How Many People Are Named Karlyn?
Complete statistics for the name Karlyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karlyn is a very rare female name, with only 2,121 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 155,578 Americans. At its peak in 1992, there were 51 births, but the name has since seen a decline, though it remains a blend of classic charm and modern appeal.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 2,375 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karlyn Through the Generations
Karlyn has been a name that has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades. With a total of 2,375 births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Karlyn has always been a niche choice. The name's current living bearers are predominantly middle-aged, with 40% falling within the 30-60 age bracket. Interestingly, there's a slight skew towards younger individuals, with 31% under 30, while 29% are over 60, indicating a name that's well-loved across different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karlyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Karlyn
How Many People Have the Name Karlyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,121 people in the United States currently share the name Karlyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 155,578 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karlyn a Common or Rare Name?
Karlyn 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 Karlyn Mean?
Karlyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karlyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Karlyn Most Popular?
The name Karlyn reached peak popularity in 1992, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Karlyn?
Approximately 2,121 people named Karlyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,375. That works out to roughly 1 in 155,578 Americans.
Is Karlyn a rare name?
Karlyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 155,578 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karlyn mean?
Karlyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Karlyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karlyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Karlyn most popular?
Karlyn peaked in 1992 with 51 births that year. Current trend: 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.