Carlynn
Carlynn is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,463 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carlynn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 753 babies have been named Carlynn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlynn is past its peak , currently ranked #13,463 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,463
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Carlynn
Carlynn is a girl name .
Carlynn is currently ranked #13,463 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlynn include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlynn include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis