How Many People Are Named Carleen?

Complete statistics for the name Carleen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Carleen
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Carleen is a rare female name with origins in English surnames, making it both classic and modern. Only 1 in 66,455 Americans are named Carleen, with around 4,966 living today. The majority of people named Carleen are over 60, reflecting its older-generation popularity.

~4,966
Living in US
1 in 66,455
Americans
1961
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Compassionate
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,966
Worldwide Bearers
#54,267
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
27
🇬🇭 Ghana
9
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇰🇪 Kenya
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇮🇳 India
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
5
🇫🇷 France
5
🇧🇪 Belgium
4
🇮🇱 Israel
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,966 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
321
Would be under 30 (5%)
1,975
Would be 30–60 (29%)
4,448
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 6,744 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: 1961

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Carleen Through the Generations

Carleen has seen its peak in 1961 when 168 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly over 60, with 4,448 individuals in this age group. This trend suggests that Carleen is slowly declining in popularity among younger generations, though it remains a cherished choice for many.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 645
New York 528
Michigan 214
Illinois 211
Ohio 192
Pennsylvania 155
Massachusetts 149
Wisconsin 106
New Jersey 102
North Carolina 76

⭐ Famous People Named Carleen

Carleen is a female given name, a variant form of Caroline or Carolyn, and may also refer to one of the following…

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✨ Similar Names to Carleen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carleen's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Carleen

How Many People Have the Name Carleen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,966 people in the United States currently share the name Carleen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 66,455 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carleen a Common or Rare Name?

Carleen 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 Carleen Mean?

Carleen means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carleen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Carleen Most Popular?

The name Carleen reached peak popularity in 1961, with 168 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 Carleen?

Approximately 4,966 people named Carleen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,744. That works out to roughly 1 in 66,455 Americans.

Is Carleen a rare name?

Carleen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 66,455 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carleen mean?

Carleen means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Carleen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Carleen are male and 100% are female.

When was Carleen most popular?

Carleen peaked in 1961 with 168 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,966
All-Time Births6,744
1 in X1 in 66,455
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1961
World Rank#54,267
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.