Karline
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-eyen ]
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Karline first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 42 babies have been named Karline in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karline is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,840 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,840
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Karline
Karline is a girl name .
Karline is currently ranked #66,840 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karline include Kar, Karl, Karly, Karlie, Ine, Iney, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karline include Karla, Karlee, Karlie, Karly, Karli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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