How Many People Are Named Karilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Karilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karilyn is a unique name with very rare usage, only 803 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 411,050 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1978 with 32 births, but it's still considered a name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 49All 897 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: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karilyn Through the Generations
Karilyn has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity peaked in 1978 with 32 births. Today, there are around 803 people named Karilyn living in the US, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. The name's slow decline reflects its status as a blend of classic and modern appeal, with a significant portion of its bearers now reaching their senior years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Karilyn
How Many People Have the Name Karilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 803 people in the United States currently share the name Karilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 411,050 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Karilyn 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 Karilyn Mean?
Karilyn means "creative variant of Kari" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Karilyn Most Popular?
The name Karilyn reached peak popularity in 1978, with 32 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 Karilyn?
Approximately 803 people named Karilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 897. That works out to roughly 1 in 411,050 Americans.
Is Karilyn a rare name?
Karilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 411,050 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karilyn mean?
Karilyn means "creative variant of Kari" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Karilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Karilyn most popular?
Karilyn peaked in 1978 with 32 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.