Carolyne
Meaningfree · English form of Caroline
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #717 in 1942
9 babies were named Carolyne in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,548 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Carolyne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Carolyne, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carolyne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarolyne first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1942, when it ranked #717. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCarolyne was 3.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 46,512 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendCarolyne has slipped 2,548 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningCarolyne is an English form of Caroline, which means “free”.
About the name Carolyne
Carolyne is a girl name of English origin meaning “free”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-yne”. US birth records list Carolyne for girls from 1882 to 2025, in 125 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1942, when it ranked #717 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5.8 | 172,414 girls |
| 1890s | 6.4 | 156,986 girls |
| 1900s | 10 | 95,238 girls |
| 1910s | 20 | 50,277 girls |
| 1920s | 22 | 46,125 girls |
| 1930s | 35 | 28,177 girls |
| 1940s | 57 | 17,522 girls |
| 1950s | 21 | 47,483 girls |
| 1960s | 13 | 76,511 girls |
| 1970s | 11 | 95,057 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 82,034 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 64,683 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 57,143 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 76,220 girls |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 161,725 girls |
Other spellings of Carolyne
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Carolyne
What does the name Carolyne mean?
Carolyne means “free” in English, as a form of Caroline.
What is the origin of the name Carolyne?
Carolyne has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Carolyne a boy or girl name?
Carolyne is a girl name.
How popular is the name Carolyne?
Carolyne ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1942 (#717).