US Popularity Rank: 16669

Origin: German

Meaning: Free man; Womanly; Strength

Karlyn, a name where "free man" meets the elegance of feminine freedom, is a mighty moniker for your little one. A rebel with a cause, Karlyn derives from the Old German word kerle, meaning "free man," and strikes out in feminine fashion with secondary meanings "womanly" and "strength," bringing a gender-inclusive twist to the name. Karlyn will reconnect baby to their German roots, allowing them to revisit their origins by simply signing their name. With a German surname shared by up to 627 individuals in the 2010 US census, your little Karlyn is destined to shine uniquely, standing out like the brilliant star they are meant to be.