Free man or woman
Karlin is a variant of the Germanic name Karl or the Scandinavian name Karline. It ultimately derives from the word 'karl', which referred to a free person who was not part of the nobility but was not enslaved.
About 7 boys were named Karlin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Alaska state director for The Wilderness Society
