Carolynn
Girl nameCarolynn has been given to 6,453 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 1942. In 2025, about 1 in 35,717 girls was named Carolynn.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,453
Peak year
1942 (169 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1917
10-year trend
▼ -6%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Carolynn's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #851 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carolynn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carolynn.
Sibling name ideas for Carolynn
Same era and popularity as Carolynn, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carolynn?
Carolynn has been given to 6,453 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carolynn peak?
Carolynn peaked in 1942, when 169 babies were given the name.
Is Carolynn a girl or boy name?
Carolynn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carolynn are girls).
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