Caryn
girl nameCaryn entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #421 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#421
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3782 |
| 1940s | #1517 |
| 1950s | #619 |
| 1960s | #537 |
| 1970s | #567 |
| 1980s | #891 |
| 1990s | #2112 |
| 2000s | #5497 |
| 2010s | #10463 |
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Caryn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caryn alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caryn in 2025?
- Caryn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caryn most popular?
- Caryn peaked in 1965, reaching #421 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caryn with classmates?
- Caryn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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