Carolyn

Rank 1,244th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Carolyn was 1,244th most popular baby name for girls and 2,321st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 192 babies were named Carolyn in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 17,544 babies in the United States were named Carolyn. Today, the average age of someone named Carolyn is around 64 to 70 years old.

The name "Carolyn" is not common today.

Nicknames for Carolyn include Carrie, Lyn and Carol.

Carolyn Meaning & Origin

Carolyn is a feminine name of French origin, meaning "free woman," often associated with grace and elegance.

The name Carolyn is described as sophisticated, joyful and reliable.

Pronunciation

Carolyn is pronounced keh-ruh-lin in English. The name Carolyn has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Carolyn

The name Carolyn is shared by novelist Carolyn Keene, who is best known for her work on the Nancy Drew mystery series. Interestingly, Carolyn Keene is not a real person but a pseudonym for multiple ghostwriters.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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