Holding steady.
Popularity of Yarlin since 1995
Babies named Yarlin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Yarlin is an uncommon modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1995, a relatively recent debut compared to traditional names. Its highest recorded usage came in the year 2000, after which it has appeared inconsistently, reflecting a trajectory that remains stable at very low numbers. The name has never achieved a rank in the national top 1000, and its one-in-N popularity metric is not calculable due to the small sample size. No states registered a significant number of Yarlin births, indicating its usage is highly scattered rather than concentrated regionally. As a modern coinage without clear etymological roots, Yarlin likely emerged from the pattern of inventing phonetically pleasing names, combining sounds from existing names like Carlin or Marlin. Parents drawn to Yarlin may appreciate its rarity and contemporary feel, though its lack of historical depth means it carries no inherited cultural or linguistic associations.
Yarlin is a modern name with no clear historical derivation. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and is likely a phonetic invention or a respelling of names such as Carlin or Marlin. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 in U.S. Social Security data, and its usage has been sporadic since the late 1990s.
Sibling names for Yarlin
Names that share Yarlin's style, for a brother or sister.

