Karolyn
Girl nameKarolyn has been given to 5,957 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1946. In 2025, about 1 in 89,293 girls was named Karolyn.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,957
Peak year
1946 (167 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -10%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Karolyn's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #930 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Karolyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Karolyn.
FAQ
How popular is the name Karolyn?
Karolyn has been given to 5,957 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Karolyn peak?
Karolyn peaked in 1946, when 167 babies were given the name.
Is Karolyn a girl or boy name?
Karolyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Karolyn are girls).
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