Karlina Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kar-LEE-nah //kɑːrˈliː.nə//
Origin: German; Slavic
Meaning: German: free man; Slavic: bright, shining
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Karlina is derived from the masculine name Karl, which has its roots in the Germanic name "Karl" or "Carl," meaning "free man." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, including Old High German as "Karl," and later into Latin as "Carolus." The name entered English through the Norman influence in the 11th century, where it was adapted as "Charles." The feminine form, Karlina, likely emerged as a derivative in the context of various cultures adopting and modifying the name to suit their linguistic and cultural frameworks. Historically, the name Karl has been borne by several notable figures, including Charlemagne (Charles the Great), who was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD and is a significant figure in European history.
The name also appears in various forms across different cultures, such as "Carlo" in Italian and "Carlos" in Spanish, reflecting its widespread adoption. The feminine variant, Karlina, may not have the same historical prominence but aligns with the tradition of creating feminine forms from masculine names, a practice that has been prevalent since the Middle Ages.
Culturally, names derived from Karl have been associated with nobility and leadership, particularly due to the legacy of Charlemagne and subsequent monarchs bearing the name. The name's enduring nature can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the positive connotations of freedom and strength associated with its meaning.
In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Karli" may also be used, further illustrating the name's adaptability and resonance across different societies. Overall, Karlina reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, embodying themes of freedom and nobility.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Karlina was first seen in the United States in 1981.
Karlina has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Karlina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Karlina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Karlina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Karlina
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Karlina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 |