Carlin
2 countries#6446 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Carlin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,565 births recorded 1905–2025 · currently #6446 · peaked in 1998 with 107 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
50 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 2001 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
50 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 2001 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Carlin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2744 | — |
| 2007 | #3379 | ↓635 |
| 2008 | #2374 | ↑1005 |
| 2009 | #2702 | ↓328 |
| 2010 | #3128 | ↓426 |
| 2011 | #3510 | ↓382 |
| 2012 | #3002 | ↑508 |
| 2013 | #2998 | ↑4 |
| 2014 | #3617 | ↓619 |
| 2015 | #3431 | ↑186 |
| 2016 | #2993 | ↑438 |
| 2017 | #3312 | ↓319 |
| 2018 | #3446 | ↓134 |
| 2019 | #4003 | ↓557 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↓272 |
| 2021 | #5110 | ↓835 |
| 2022 | #4442 | ↑668 |
| 2023 | #6220 | ↓1778 |
| 2024 | #6832 | ↓612 |
| 2025 | #6446 | ↑386 |
Frequently asked questions about Carlin
Is Carlin a popular name?
Yes — Carlin currently ranks #6446 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Carlin more common for boys or girls?
Carlin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Carlin most popular?
Carlin peaked in 1998 in United States, with 107 recorded births that year.
Is Carlin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Carlin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1233 in 1905 to #6446 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Carlin?
At least 4,615 babies have been recorded with the name Carlin across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Carlin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Carlin appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Carlin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Carlin include Carey, Cayce, Cayne.
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