3,094births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
1992Peak · Alberta
#6446United States 2025
Carlin is a boy name family recorded 3,094 times in 4 countries since 1905. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6446 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1992, at 23.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Carlin
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin | English | 2,626 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6446 | 1992 | ▼ 55 % |
| Carlin | English | 17 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2001 | – |
| Carlin | English | 13 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1992 | – |
| Carlin | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2002 | – |
| Karlin | English | 426 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2019 | ▼ 5 % |
How we grouped these names
- Carlin ↔ Karlin — spelling variant
Questions about Carlin
How popular is the name Carlin?
In 2025 it ranked #6446 in the United States. Official registers record 3,094 births across 4 countries.
What is Carlin in other languages?
Karlin (English).
When was Carlin most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1992, at 23.5 births per 100,000.
Is Carlin a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Carlin is a boy name.