Carolynn
Meaningfree · English form of Caroline
- US rank
- #3,389
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #568 in 1944
45 babies were named Carolynn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 157 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Carolynn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,714 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Carolynn, 45 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carolynn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarolynn first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1944, when it ranked #568. Today it's #3,389, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCarolynn has climbed 157 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,389. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCarolynn is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #835. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningCarolynn is an English form of Caroline, which means “free”.
About the name Carolynn
Carolynn is a girl name of English origin meaning “free”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ynn”. US birth records list Carolynn for girls from 1917 to 2025, in 107 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1944, when it ranked #568 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,389, with 45 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.3 | 159,574 girls |
| 1920s | 8.1 | 123,153 girls |
| 1930s | 41 | 24,558 girls |
| 1940s | 103 | 9,753 girls |
| 1950s | 52 | 19,124 girls |
| 1960s | 43 | 23,111 girls |
| 1970s | 35 | 28,752 girls |
| 1980s | 30 | 32,992 girls |
| 1990s | 25 | 39,714 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,135 girls |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,714 girls |
| 2020s | 25 | 40,541 girls |
Other spellings of Carolynn
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 Carolynn
What does the name Carolynn mean?
Carolynn means “free” in English, as a form of Caroline.
What is the origin of the name Carolynn?
Carolynn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Carolynn a boy or girl name?
Carolynn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Carolynn?
Carolynn ranked #3,389 for US girls in 2025, given to 45 babies. Its best year was 1944 (#568).