Little champion or descendant of the little champion.
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Cairealláin, it is often interpreted as a diminutive of Charles or a variation of the Gaelic name Caireall. It carries the connotation of a small but resilient leader or champion.
Less common today
Carlin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,476 in 1992.
Tony Award-winning actress
Olympic rugby sevens player
A character in the series · The Walking Dead
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
