Karalyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Karalyn is a modern English name that evolved from the French Caroline, which is a diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man.' The name has historical roots in Old French and has become popular in recent decades. It conveys traits of individuality and creativity, with no notable biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karalyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛərəˌlɪn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Karalyn is a modern variation of the name Carolyn, which itself is derived from the French name Caroline, a diminutive of Charles. The name Charles comes from the Germanic word 'karl,' meaning 'free man.'
Meaning
free woman
Language Evolution
Charles (Old French), Caroline (French), Carolyn (English), Karalyn (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Karalyn gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a variant of Carolyn.
Variants & Derivatives
Carolyn, Caroline, Kara, Lyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Karalyn is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Karalyn Kearney (American model), Karalyn J. Martin (Australian politician)
📊 Karalyn Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Karalyn Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 46 peak births in 1996
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karalyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Karalyn"
"Karalyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6507th of 9204 | 23 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6731st of 12526 | 56 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4053rd of 19264 | 240 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3363rd of 27321 | 482 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3943rd of 35406 | 569 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6562nd of 30306 | 219 |
Regional Popularity of "Karalyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Karalyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
83.23% 3067th/3685 |
59.66% 2670th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
73.44% 3365th/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
66.02% 4927th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
- |
91.08% 5716th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karalyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karalyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Karalyn" in the United States
The name Karalyn is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Karalyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karalyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6507th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6731st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4053rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3363rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3943rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6562nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karalyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.