NAME PROFILE
Carlin
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'shining' or 'the supreme'; it describes a person with a radiant spirit, a natural leader who inspires others through their inner light and wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,565 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1991 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1959 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 48%TX — 21%OH — 12%NY — 10%PA — 10%
Notable People
Kena Betancur (Award-winning Photojournalist) · Kena (Protagonist of the video game Kena: Bridge of Spirits) · Kena Peay (Renowned Outdoor Enthusiast and Explorer) · Kena Saini (Indian Television Host and Personality) · Kena Gallegos (Visual Artist and Creative Director)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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