Feminine dossier · first seen 1900
Carlyn
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1992
Peak era
1992
Peak births
74
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Carlyn
How many people are named Carlyn?
An estimated 3,086 living Americans are named Carlyn.
How rare is Carlyn?
Carlyn is very rare among babies today, with 12 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 83.8% from its 1992 peak.
How old is the typical Carlyn?
The median age of a living American named Carlyn is approximately 38 years, with most bearers falling between 25 and 57 years old.
Is Carlyn still popular?
Not especially. Carlyn has been declining since its 1992 peak and registered 12 births in 2025.
1900Peak 19922025
Peak year
1992
Decline from peak
83.8%
2025
12
All-time
4,306