Carrolyn
girl nameCarrolyn entered the US charts in 1933, peaked at #1630 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1933–2025
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rank today
#1630
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3458 |
| 1940s | #2454 |
| 1950s | #4234 |
| 1960s | #6359 |
| 1970s | #7435 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Carrolyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carrolyn alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carrolyn in 2025?
- Carrolyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carrolyn most popular?
- Carrolyn peaked in 1942, reaching #1630 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carrolyn with classmates?
- Carrolyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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