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Carolyn

Carolyn is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#833

How popular is Carolyn?

Carolyn has been given to 557,345 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 6,226 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

010,39420,787188019502020
Babies named Carolyn per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
557,345 Babies named since 1880
1940s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Carolyn

Is Carolyn a boy's or a girl's name?

Carolyn is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Carolyn?

Carolyn has been given to 557,345 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.