Carlin
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-ihn ]
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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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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,288
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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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, Carl, Carly, Carlie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. 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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