Carlan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
62% Masculine / 38% Feminine
Meaning:
Carlan is a variant of the Irish name Carlin, meaning 'descendant of Caireallán', suggesting someone full of life or with dark hair.
Meaning of the Name Carlan
Carlan is a variant spelling of the name Carlin, which is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cairealláin, meaning 'descendant of Caireallán'. Caireallán itself is derived from the Gaelic elements 'corb' meaning 'raven' and 'lán' meaning 'full'. The name Carlan carries the imagery of a raven and suggests someone who is full of life or has dark hair. It is a unique and uncommon name.
Popularity of the Name Carlan
The popularity for the name Carlan peaked in popularity in the year 1946 with 7 births, which ranked number 6,912 out of 8,684 unique names for that year. Carlan had the most female births in 1951 with 5, which ranked number 5,415 out of 6,213 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1946 with 7, which ranked number 2,919 out of 4,019 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Carlan
Popularity of Carlan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Carlan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Carlan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Carlan is a great pick!
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