Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Carlyn Updated January 10, 2026 by Jennifer M. Carlyn Gender: Female Origin: Greek Meaning: Form Of Caroline ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Carlyn? The name Carlyn is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Form Of Caroline. People who like the name Carlyn also like: Adelyn, Cailyn, Sophia, Ashlyn, Adalyn, Evelyn, Charlotte, Caleb, Mason, Aiden, Liam, Ethan, Declan, Landon Names like Carlyn: Carolyn, Carillon, Cherlin, Charleen, Caroline, Carolin, Charlene, Carlena, Carolina, Coraline, Carlin, Carloman, Carlina, Carlen, Carolena, Caralynn Stats for the Name Carlyn Carlyn is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Carlyn is currently not ranked in U.S. births