Karilyn
Karilyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,566 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Karilyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 796 babies have been named Karilyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karilyn is past its peak , currently ranked #66,566 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,566
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Karilyn
Karilyn is a girl name .
Karilyn is currently ranked #66,566 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karilyn include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karilyn include Karina, Kari, Karis, Kariyah, Karissa . 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