How Many People Are Named Karlin?

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

Karlin
Very Rare
American

Karlin is a rare name that doesn't trace back to a traditional meaning but sounds strong and modern. Only 833 people named Karlin live in the US today, making up just 1 in 396,383 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1999 with 27 births, showing it's a stable, newer-generation name.

~1,870
Living in US
1 in 177,246
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Confident Determined
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with intuition and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,173
Worldwide Bearers
#84,123
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,717
🇺🇸 United States
737
🇮🇳 India
431
🇻🇪 Venezuela
347
🇨🇳 China
336
🇿🇦 South Africa
82
🇭🇳 Honduras
76
🇧🇷 Brazil
48
🇵🇭 Philippines
43
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
43

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
400 (48%)
♀ Female
432 (52%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
396
Would be under 30 (45%)
377
Would be 30–60 (43%)
106
Would be over 60 (12%)

All 879 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
94

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

📜 Karlin Through the Generations

Karlin has seen steady usage since its peak in 1999, with a notable 45% of those named Karlin being under 30 years old. This indicates that while the name isn't extremely popular, it's still favored by parents looking for something unique yet approachable. The average age of 34 suggests that Karlin remains a contemporary choice, with a significant portion of its bearers falling within the younger demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Karlin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Karlin's American roots

📄 About the Name Karlin

How Many People Have the Name Karlin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,870 people in the United States currently share the name Karlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 177,246 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Karlin a Common or Rare Name?

Karlin 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 Karlin Mean?

Karlin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Karlin in SSA data, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

When Was Karlin Most Popular?

The name Karlin reached peak popularity in 1999, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Karlin?

Approximately 1,870 people named Karlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,870. That works out to roughly 1 in 177,246 Americans.

Is Karlin a rare name?

Karlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 177,246 Americans has this name.

What does the name Karlin mean?

Karlin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Karlin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 48% of people named Karlin are male and 52% are female.

When was Karlin most popular?

Karlin peaked in 1999 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US1,870
All-Time Births1,870
1 in X1 in 177,246
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1999
World Rank#84,123
Male %48%
Female %52%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.