Carlan is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'caro' meaning strong, hardy, and 'land' meaning land. It was brought to England by the Normans during the time of William the Conqueror in 1066. Over time, it has evolved through various forms such as Carlin, Carlon, and eventually Carlan. Today, it is a rare but distinctive given name with a rich historical lineage.
"Carlan saw its highest birth rates in the immediate post-war years with 7 births in 1946, and then again in 1979 and 1991 with 6 births each. The most recent peak was in the year 2000 with 5 births."