Carollyn
girl nameCarollyn entered the US charts in 1933, peaked at #2530 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1933–2025
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rank today
#2530
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3439 |
| 1940s | #3512 |
| 1950s | #5073 |
| 1960s | #5929 |
| 1970s | #8423 |
| 1980s | #10912 |
| 1990s | #12567 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Carollyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carollyn alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carollyn in 2025?
- Carollyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carollyn most popular?
- Carollyn peaked in 1947, reaching #2530 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carollyn with classmates?
- Carollyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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