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Carlyn

Recorded 1900–2025 · United States

Carlyn was most popular in 1994, when 78 American babies were given the name — ranking #3,061 that year. In 2025 it ranked #14,309, with 12 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,373 people named Carlyn.

Most popular in1994
Rank that year#3,061
Births that year78
Total since 18804,373

Carlyn over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carlyn’s peak in 1994. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org