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Carolyn

female

Meaning

"Free Person"

Feminine form related to Carol/Charles from Germanic Karl, commonly interpreted as denoting freedom or a free person.

Popularity History of Carolyn

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1163Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#1163

Carolyn was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-79

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Carolyn Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Carolyn.

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables3
Length7 letters