Carolyn
girl name#1222 in 2025Carolyn entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #10 in 1942, ranks #1222 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1222
rank today
#10
peak (1942)
185
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #207 |
| 1890s | #225 |
| 1900s | #226 |
| 1910s | #174 |
| 1920s | #121 |
| 1930s | #35 |
| 1940s | #13 |
| 1950s | #29 |
| 1960s | #55 |
| 1970s | #118 |
| 1980s | #152 |
| 1990s | #236 |
| 2000s | #484 |
| 2010s | #796 |
| 2020s | #1130 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carolyn has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania.
Living bearers
About 374,000 people named Carolyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carolyn 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 Carolyn in 2025?
- Carolyn ranks #1222 among US girl names in 2025, with 185 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carolyn most popular?
- Carolyn peaked in 1942, reaching #10 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carolyn with classmates?
- Carolyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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