Caralyn
Caralyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,515 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
Caralyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,077 babies have been named Caralyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caralyn is past its peak , currently ranked #13,515 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,515
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Caralyn
Caralyn is a girl name .
Caralyn is currently ranked #13,515 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caralyn include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caralyn 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