Carolyn Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-uh-lin / /ˈkɛr.ə.lɪn/

English; French

Meaning

English: free man; French: little champion

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Carolyn is a variant of Caroline, which has roots in the Latin name Carolus, meaning 'man' or 'free man.' It became popular in the 18th century and has been used in various cultures. The name has been associated with nobility and royalty, particularly in France. Over time, Carolyn has also been embraced in English-speaking countries as a feminine name, though it can be used for boys.

Trend Summary

The name Carolyn has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

CarlyCarsonCarmenCoryKieranKellanKendall

Variants

  • Caroline
  • Carol
  • Carrie

International Variants

  • Carole (French)
  • Karolina (Polish)
  • Carolina (Spanish)

Famous people named Carolyn

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Fictional characters named Carolyn

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Sibling Suggestions

CameronCalebCarterColinCyrusCaden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Carolyn was first seen in the United States in 1915. Carolyn has ranked as high as #863 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, New York, District of Columbia, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Carolyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Carolyn (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 11
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
191510
19175
19237
19245
19259
19278
19289
192910
193020
193117
193214
193319
193422
193523
193630
193744
193840
193941
194046
194160
194260
194376
194469
194550
194647
194746
194840
194929
195025
195135
195238
195330
195430
195531
195632
195725
195832
195933
196025
196125
196228
196332
196426
196522
196620
196726
196816
196917
197013
19717
197213
197311
19748
19757
19766
197711
197810
19797
19807
198110
19828
198310
19849
198510
198611
198711
19888
198917
19909
19917
19956