NAME PROFILE
Jemal
A variant of Caroline, derived from the Germanic name Charles, meaning 'free man'. Caralyn represents a spirited and independent soul with a natural grace and a creative heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 901 |
| Gender | Male (34% / 66%) |
| Peak year | 1969 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 1994 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 62%IL — 12%CA — 12%NJ — 8%PA — 4%
Notable People
Caralyn Buehner (Children's Author, 'Snowmen at Night') · Caralyn Kozlowski (Stage and Television Actress, 'The Guiding Light') · Caralyn Spector (Arts Advocate and Musician) · Caralyn Althea (Film Actress and Producer) · Caralyn Jagdfeld (Collegiate Swimmer and Academic All-American)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CaraLynCarrieCarly
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