Carilyn
Carilyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,585 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
Carilyn is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Carilyn often also consider Marielouise, Geraine, Hjordis .
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Historical Record
Carilyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 302 babies have been named Carilyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carilyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,585 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,585
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Carilyn
Carilyn is a girl name .
Carilyn is currently ranked #28,585 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carilyn include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carilyn include Carina, Carissa . 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