Carolyn: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A free woman with grace and poise.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #953
- Peak
- #10 in 1942
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Carolyn Means
Carolyn is a girl name of English origin. A free woman with grace and poise.
How Popular Carolyn Is
Carolyn currently ranks #953 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #10 in 1942. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Carolyn
- Carolyn was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #10 in 1942.
- Carolyn has been a top 100 name across 168+ years of American history.
- Carolyn is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Carolyn
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Carolyn
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Carolyn.
Questions About Carolyn
What does Carolyn mean?
Carolyn is a girl name of English origin. A free woman with grace and poise.
How popular is Carolyn?
Carolyn currently ranks #953 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #10 in 1942. It has held steady.
Where does Carolyn come from?
Carolyn comes from English roots. Carolyn was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #10 in 1942.
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