Gender: Female
Origin: English, Australian
Meaning: Strong and independent, Small and Womanly
Pronunciation: KAR-lin, ˈkɑrlɪn, K AA R L AH N
Popularity Rank: #43,566
Derived from the name Caroline, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'
The name Carlyn is of English, Australian origin and means Strong and independent, Small and Womanly, Female Version of Charles, Carl, Little Champion. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Carlyn is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 47 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAR-lin
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈkɑrlɪn
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AA R L AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Carlyn is recorded 724 times globally, ranking it as the 43,566th most common name worldwide.
Carlyn is most prevalent in United States of America, with 249 occurrences, making it the 8,555th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Carlyn is found among 1 in every 7266 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #8,555 | 1 : 7,266 |
| South Africa | #9,140 | 1 : 18,464 |
| United Kingdom | #11,188 | 1 : 12,749 |
| Malaysia | #20,593 | 1 : 47,395 |
| Saudi Arabia | #52,320 | 1 : 93,297 |
| Philippines | #3,384 | 1 : 8,992 |
| Singapore | #9,646 | 1 : 20,925 |
| Canada | #11,761 | 1 : 15,747 |
| Netherlands | #12,938 | 1 : 17,245 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Carlyn from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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