Carin

Carin is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Carin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Carin

Carin belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Carin first appears in Social Security records in 1939. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #799 in 1970, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,516 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Carin in US records

First recorded (US)
1939
Best US rank
#799 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Total since 1880
4,516

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carin mean?

The meaning of Carin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Carin a boy or girl name?

Carin is a girl name.

What origin is the name Carin?

Carin comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Carin?

Carin first appears in US records in 1939. Its best-ever ranking was #799 in 1970, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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