Karleen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Karleen is a modern English name derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free woman'. It evolved from Karl to Karla and then to Karleen. The name reflects traits of independence and creativity, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine adaptation of traditional male names.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karleen"
Pronunciation
/kɑːrˈliːn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Karleen is a modern variant of the name Karla, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.
Meaning
free woman
Language Evolution
Karl, Karla, Karleen
Historical Usage
Karleen gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine form of Karl, reflecting a trend of adapting traditional male names into female ones.
Variants & Derivatives
Karla, Carleen, Karly
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Karleen is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and independence.
Famous People
Karleen B. Moore, an Australian artist, Karleen M. Dehmlow, an American author
📊 Karleen Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Karleen Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 74 peak births in 1964
Geographic Spread
Popular across 11 US states, with strongest presence in Minnesota
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karleen"
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 "Karleen"
"Karleen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3842nd of 9107 | 102 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1401st of 9204 | 561 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1406th of 12526 | 1,039 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2416th of 19264 | 523 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4404th of 27321 | 331 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10330th of 35406 | 150 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14385th of 30306 | 60 |
Regional Popularity of "Karleen" 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 "Karleen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.40% 1042nd/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
- |
78.86% 1220th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
59.63% 1328th/2227 |
65.76% 1598th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
48.00% 1332nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
80.73% 2371st/2937 |
63.25% 2203rd/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karleen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karleen" 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 "Karleen" in the United States
The name Karleen is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West 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, Karleen 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, 'Karleen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3842nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1401st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1406th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2416th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4404th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10330th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14385th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karleen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.