Karlin is of German origin, derived from the word 'karlin', which means 'little strong man'. It is a diminutive form of Charles, and like its source name, it has been traditionally associated with the Germanic tribes. In some instances, Karlin may also be considered a variant spelling of Carlon or Karoline.
The name Karlin experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over time, with birth years ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 16 within the dataset provided.