What origin is the name Carlyn?

Carlyn comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Carlyn a popular name?

Carlyn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Carlyn?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Carlyn — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Carlyn

Q: Is Carlyn a rare name?

Yes. Carlyn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Carlyn

Carlyn

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Carlyn is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name meaning small and womanly. It is a diminutive form that suggests grace and a delicate, feminine nature.".

With greek roots, Carlyn is a girl name that means "A Greek name meaning small and womanly. It is a diminutive form that suggests grace and a delicate, feminine nature.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning small and womanly. It is a diminutive form that suggests grace and a delicate, feminine nature.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Carlyn

Very rare in US records

What does Carlyn mean?

Carlyn is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning small and womanly. It is a diminutive form that suggests grace and a delicate, feminine nature.".

Is Carlyn a rare name?

Yes. Carlyn does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Carlyn

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Carlyn means "A Greek name meaning small and womanly. It is a diminutive form that suggests grace and a delicate, feminine nature." — these names share that spirit.