Free man or little champion
Karlen is a diminutive form of Karl or Charles, often found in Germanic and Armenian cultures. In its Germanic roots, it signifies a free person, while in Armenian usage, it is a modern masculine name. It has recently gained some unisex appeal in English-speaking countries due to its soft ending.
Less common today
Karlen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,163 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Armenian professional footballer
Prominent Armenian physicist
