How Many People Are Named Caralynn?
Complete statistics for the name Caralynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Caralynn is a rare, modern female name that sounds fresh and unique. Only 320 people named Caralynn live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,031,271 Americans. The majority, 74%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 326 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Caralynn Through the Generations
Caralynn emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2013 with 23 births. Since then, it's seen a slow decline but remains a name associated with youth and modernity. With an average age of 23, most Caralynns are still in their twenties, indicating it's a relatively new generation name. The age distribution shows 242 under 30, 67 between 30 and 60, and only 17 over 60, emphasizing its youthful appeal.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Caralynn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Caralynn
How Many People Have the Name Caralynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 320 people in the United States currently share the name Caralynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,031,271 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Caralynn a Common or Rare Name?
Caralynn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Caralynn Mean?
Caralynn means "creative variant of Caralyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Caralynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Caralynn Most Popular?
The name Caralynn reached peak popularity in 2013, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Caralynn?
Approximately 320 people named Caralynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 326. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,031,271 Americans.
Is Caralynn a rare name?
Caralynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,031,271 Americans has this name.
What does the name Caralynn mean?
Caralynn means "creative variant of Caralyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Caralynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Caralynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Caralynn most popular?
Caralynn peaked in 2013 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.