Carolan
Girl nameCarolan has been given to 148 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It peaked in 1941.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
148
Peak year
1941 (12 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1940
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carolan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carolan.
Sibling name ideas for Carolan
Same era and popularity as Carolan, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carolan?
Carolan has been given to 148 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carolan peak?
Carolan peaked in 1941, when 12 babies were given the name.
Is Carolan a girl or boy name?
Carolan is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carolan are girls).
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