Charlyn
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,401 in 1944
5 babies were named Charlyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Charlyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Charlyn, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Charlyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCharlyn first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1944, when it ranked #1,401. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCharlyn has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Charlyn
Charlyn is a girl name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Charlyn for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 99 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1944, when it ranked #1,401 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.3 | 431,034 girls |
| 1920s | 4.8 | 209,644 girls |
| 1930s | 12 | 82,372 girls |
| 1940s | 20 | 49,826 girls |
| 1950s | 16 | 61,387 girls |
| 1960s | 14 | 69,204 girls |
| 1970s | 14 | 70,077 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 78,740 girls |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 142,045 girls |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 177,936 girls |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 232,019 girls |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 540,541 girls |
Other spellings of Charlyn
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Charlyn
What is the origin of the name Charlyn?
Charlyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Charlyn a boy or girl name?
Charlyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Charlyn?
Charlyn ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1944 (#1,401).