Caralynn
Caralynn is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,564 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
Caralynn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 326 babies have been named Caralynn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caralynn is past its peak , currently ranked #63,564 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,564
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Caralynn
Caralynn is a girl name .
Caralynn is currently ranked #63,564 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caralynn include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caralynn include Cara . 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