Carilyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKARE-ih-lin / /ˈkɛr.ɪ.lɪn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: beloved; Irish: little dear
Historical & Cultural Background
Carilyn is a modern name that combines elements from both English and Irish origins. It is often considered a variant of the name Carolyn, which has been popular in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. Its usage has been noted primarily in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Carilyn has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Caroline
- Carolyn
International Variants
- Carolina (Spanish)
- Karolina (Polish)
- Karolyn (English)
Famous people named Carilyn
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Fictional characters named Carilyn
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carilyn was first seen in the United States in 1935. Carilyn has ranked as high as #1103 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Carilyn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carilyn
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |