What is the origin of the name Karleen?

Karleen is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Karleen?

Karleen is currently ranked #16386 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Karleen?

Karleen is pronounced KAR-leen.

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GirlGermanic

Karleen

KAR-leen

Popularity

#16386

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

2,766

Peak Year

#74 in 1964

First Recorded

1914

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine name, a variant of names such as Karla or Carlene, meaning 'free man.' It's of Germanic origin.

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Karl Karla Lee Lynn

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Karl Karla Lee Lynn

Spelling Variations

Karlene Carlene Carleen

Similar Names

Karla Caroline Carlotta Charlize Lauren

Personality Traits

independentstrongdeterminedambitiousreliable

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