Carleen

Feminine diminutive of Carl

"free man"

Carleen Origin and Meaning

The name Carleen is a girl's name.

Carleen is a feminine name that appears to be a blend of the prefix 'Car-' (found in names like Caroline or Carla) with the suffix '-leen' (as in Kathleen). It may have originated as a variation of Carlene or Charlene, names derived from masculine forms meaning 'free man' or 'manly.' Alternatively, it could represent a creative variation of Colleen, which comes from the Irish word for 'girl.' Carleen saw modest popularity in the United States during the 1940s-1960s but has since become uncommon, giving it a vintage mid-century quality. The name has a gentle, melodic sound while maintaining a certain strength. Its relative rarity today makes it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or spell, potentially appealing to parents seeking uncommon names with familiar phonetics.

Carleen Rank in US Top 1000

# 937 in the US

Famous People Named Carleen

• Carleen Cassandra Anderson American soul singer
• Carleen Maley Hutchins American teacher and violinmaker