Karalyn
Karalyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,215 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Karalyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 1,554 babies have been named Karalyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karalyn is past its peak , currently ranked #12,215 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,215
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nicknames
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About the Name Karalyn
Karalyn is a girl name .
Karalyn is currently ranked #12,215 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karalyn include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Karaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karalyn include Kara . 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