Free man
Karleen is a feminine variant of Charles, derived from the Germanic word 'karl'. It shares the same etymological roots as Caroline and Charlotte, signifying a person of free status rather than nobility.
Less common today
Karleen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,135 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian children's author known for historical fiction
