Carlin

Carlin - A very unique male name



  Nov 15,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Carlin at a glance

Carlin is ranked #3515 among boy baby names in 2016, with 6 births in 2016. It peaked in 1961 at #1623 and first appeared on the charts in 1961.

Rank in 2016
#3515
Births in 2016
6
Peak year
1961 (#1623)
First appeared
1961
Trend
#3810 in 2006 → #3515 in 2016 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 276,227 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Carlin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1961 on position #1623. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Carlin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Carlin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Carlin. The baby boy name Carlin was given to 6 baby boys in 2016, ranking #3515 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 276,227 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Carlin peaked in popularity 65 years ago in 1961 on position 1623.



Famous with this name

George Carlin
Lynn Carlin
Carlin Glynn


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Rating: 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)


Carlin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Carlin is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,066 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,066.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Carlin is where you live.


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Carlin origin and meaning

Carlin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Carlin, pop culture references for the name Carlin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Carlin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Carlin, sorted by popularity.

Carolyn / Caroline / Carlens / Carolina /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20163515
20123803
20103880
20093954
20082942
20063810
19993297
19982652
19973160
19963138
19943193
19933162
19921824
19911760
19902292
19892336
19871968
19862480
19852401
19841637
19822288
19611623

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Pennsylvania1066

Even more about Carlin


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Carlin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Carlin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1961
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Carlin
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 276,227
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1961
2016 births +6

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