Carolyn
boy nameCarolyn entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #740 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#740
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3220 |
| 1920s | #3222 |
| 1930s | #1403 |
| 1940s | #950 |
| 1950s | #1371 |
| 1960s | #1660 |
| 1970s | #3718 |
| 1980s | #4191 |
| 1990s | #6564 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Carolyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carolyn alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carolyn most popular?
- Carolyn peaked in 1943, reaching #740 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carolyn with classmates?
- Carolyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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