The baby name Charlyn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɑr.lɪn/ (CHAR-lin).
Charlyn is English in Origin.
The baby name Charlyn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɑr.lɪn/ (CHAR-lin).
Charlyn is English in Origin.
Charlyn is a modern English feminine given name formed by combining the Char- element from the Charles/Charlotte/Charlene family with the -lyn suffix. Through Charles (French Charles, from Latin Carolus, from Germanic Karl), it carries the meaning “free person” or “free man,” often interpreted as “free woman” in feminine forms. Some usages reflect a shortened blend of Charlene or Charline plus Lynn.
Documented in the United States from the mid-20th century, Charlyn fits the era’s enthusiasm for -lyn coinages and remains uncommon but familiar. It appears across English-speaking communities and occasionally in Spanish-speaking contexts, where the Char- names are also well known. Variants and related spellings include Charlynn, Charlyne, Charlene, Charline, and, less commonly, Charlin; diminutives such as Char, Charly/Charlie, and Lyn are typical. The name’s tone balances tailored modernity with the classic heritage of the Charles lineage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #258 | 6 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #260 | 10 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #285 | 5 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #301 | 16 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #317 | 75 | 13,098 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| MY | 0 | #349 | 6 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #403 | 3 | 3,185 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #417 | 8 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #436 | 80 | 19,177 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #497 | 3 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #510 | 23 | 11,342 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #510 | 9 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #528 | 26 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #537 | 50 | 18,916 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #604 | 12 | 16,104 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #792 | 47 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #800 | 7 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #840 | 12 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #866 | 70 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #896 | 8 | 8,739 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #962 | 33 | 24,821 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #976 | 6 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,064 | 15 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,121 | 21 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,261 | 7 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Charlyn is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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