Free man
A feminine diminutive of Charles, via the Germanic name Karl. It shares the same etymological roots as Caroline and Charlotte, signifying a person who is free and not of noble birth but possesses full legal rights.
Less common today
Carleen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,396 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned luthier and researcher of violin acoustics
American soul and jazz singer
