Carlin
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-ihn ]
Carlin is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,288 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carlin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,168 babies have been named Carlin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlin is past its peak , currently ranked #7,288 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,288
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Carlin is also used as a girl name, ranked #8113.
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About the Name Carlin
Carlin is a boy name .
Is Carlin a boy or girl name? Carlin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,288 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,113. Carlin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carlin is currently ranked #7,288 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlin include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlin include Carlos, Carlo, Carl, Carlton, Carlisle . 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