Karlena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkar-LEH-nah / /kɑːrˈleɪ.nə/German; English
Meaning
German: free man; English: diminutive of Karl
Historical & Cultural Background
Karlena is a feminine form of the name Karl, which has Germanic roots meaning 'free man.' The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in German-speaking countries. It is less common than its masculine counterpart but has gained some popularity in English-speaking regions as a unique name choice.
Trend Summary
Karlena is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, with limited historical popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Karlen
- Karley
International Variants
- Karolina (Polish)
- Carlina (Spanish)
Famous people named Karlena
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Fictional characters named Karlena
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Karlena was first seen in the United States in 1956. Karlena has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Karlena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Karlena
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |