Carlyn
Meaning
contracted variant of Caroline (see Charles, from karl "man")
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Carlyn peaked in the 2000s.
When you meet Carlyn
Most people given the name Carlyn in the United States were born between 1950 and 2009. The Carlyn you meet today is most often in her 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Carlyn deep dive
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