Carilynn
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Carilynn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 12 babies have been named Carilynn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carilynn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,368 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,368
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Carilynn
Carilynn is a girl name .
Carilynn is currently ranked #34,368 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carilynn include Car, Cari, Cariy, Cariie, Caril, Carily, Carilie, Ynn, Ynny, Ynnie, Cay, and Caie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carilynn include Carina, Carissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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