Carlyn

Carlyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 girls in the United States.

Carlyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Carlyn

Carlyn belongs to the English & American 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, Carlyn first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #952 in 1943, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 4,294 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Carlyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#952 in 1943
Peak year
1992
Babies named Carlyn in 2024
18
Total since 1880
4,294

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carlyn mean?

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

Is Carlyn a boy or girl name?

Carlyn is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carlyn?

Carlyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Carlyn?

Carlyn first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #952 in 1943, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].