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Karlin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-lin /ˈkɑr.lɪn/High

Meaning: An elaboration of Karl — from the Germanic karl, 'a free man; a man'; also a surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A free man: Karlin elaborates Karl. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningAn elaboration of Karl — from the Germanic karl, 'a free man; a man'; also a surname; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10187 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 426

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Karlin is an elaboration of Karl — from the Germanic karl, 'a free man; a man'; it is also a surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAR-lin'; nickname Karl).

In the U.S. it appears as an elaboration of Karl. Rare, a-free-man at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Karl comes from the Germanic karl, 'a free man; a man' — Karlin is an elaboration (also a surname), crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAR-lin').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Karl — routes layered

Variations

CarlinKarlenKarlyn

Nicknames

Karl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karlin mean?

Karlin elaborates Karl — Germanic 'a free man; a man'; also a surname; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Karlin?

It's said KAR-lin /ˈkɑr.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karlin a boy or girl name?

Karlin is a boy's name here.

How popular is Karlin?

Karlin is a rare name in the U.S.