Carleen Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkar-LEEN / kɑːrˈliːnEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: free man; Irish: little girl
Historical & Cultural Background
Carleen is a feminine form of the name Carl, which has roots in both English and Irish cultures. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with strength and independence. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a blend of traditional and modern influences.
Trend Summary
Carleen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carline
- Carlene
International Variants
- Karleen (Dutch)
- Carlin (Irish)
Famous people named Carleen
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Fictional characters named Carleen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carleen was first seen in the United States in 1908. Carleen has ranked as high as #975 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Carleen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carleen (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 34 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1927 | 38 |
| 1928 | 47 |
| 1929 | 50 |
| 1930 | 46 |
| 1931 | 28 |
| 1932 | 63 |
| 1933 | 67 |
| 1934 | 66 |
| 1935 | 80 |
| 1936 | 60 |
| 1937 | 74 |
| 1938 | 70 |
| 1939 | 83 |
| 1940 | 103 |
| 1941 | 89 |
| 1942 | 97 |
| 1943 | 99 |
| 1944 | 75 |
| 1945 | 92 |
| 1946 | 100 |
| 1947 | 113 |
| 1948 | 124 |
| 1949 | 163 |
| 1950 | 142 |
| 1951 | 130 |
| 1952 | 137 |
| 1953 | 167 |
| 1954 | 159 |
| 1955 | 164 |
| 1956 | 136 |
| 1957 | 152 |
| 1958 | 152 |
| 1959 | 159 |
| 1960 | 140 |
| 1961 | 168 |
| 1962 | 161 |
| 1963 | 136 |
| 1964 | 116 |
| 1965 | 121 |
| 1966 | 105 |
| 1967 | 125 |
| 1968 | 132 |
| 1969 | 125 |
| 1970 | 120 |
| 1971 | 98 |
| 1972 | 92 |
| 1973 | 70 |
| 1974 | 76 |
| 1975 | 64 |
| 1976 | 64 |
| 1977 | 55 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 57 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |