Carollyn
Girl nameCarollyn has been given to 207 babies in the U.S. since 1933. It peaked in 1947.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
207
Peak year
1947 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1933
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carollyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carollyn.
Sibling name ideas for Carollyn
Same era and popularity as Carollyn, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carollyn?
Carollyn has been given to 207 babies in the U.S. since 1933. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carollyn peak?
Carollyn peaked in 1947, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Carollyn a girl or boy name?
Carollyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carollyn are girls).
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