Carolan
girl nameCarolan entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #2532 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#2532
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3942 |
| 1950s | #5189 |
| 1960s | #6573 |
| 1970s | #7070 |
| 1980s | #10836 |
| 1990s | #11838 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Carolan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carolan alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carolan in 2025?
- Carolan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carolan most popular?
- Carolan peaked in 1941, reaching #2532 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carolan with classmates?
- Carolan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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