Carolynn
2 countries#3389 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Carolynn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,453 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #3389 · peaked in 1942 with 169 births
Most common in: California, New York, Michigan, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
18 births recorded 1977–1983 · peaked in 1980 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
18 births recorded 1977–1983 · peaked in 1980 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Carolynn’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3368 | — |
| 2007 | #3653 | ↓285 |
| 2008 | #3936 | ↓283 |
| 2009 | #3189 | ↑747 |
| 2010 | #4180 | ↓991 |
| 2011 | #4353 | ↓173 |
| 2012 | #3644 | ↑709 |
| 2013 | #2936 | ↑708 |
| 2014 | #3848 | ↓912 |
| 2015 | #3346 | ↑502 |
| 2016 | #3182 | ↑164 |
| 2017 | #3479 | ↓297 |
| 2018 | #3918 | ↓439 |
| 2019 | #3043 | ↑875 |
| 2020 | #3546 | ↓503 |
| 2021 | #4090 | ↓544 |
| 2022 | #3595 | ↑495 |
| 2023 | #4114 | ↓519 |
| 2024 | #3758 | ↑356 |
| 2025 | #3389 | ↑369 |
Frequently asked questions about Carolynn
Is Carolynn a popular name?
Yes — Carolynn currently ranks #3389 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Carolynn more common for boys or girls?
Carolynn is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Carolynn most popular?
Carolynn peaked in 1942 in United States, with 169 recorded births that year.
Is Carolynn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Carolynn’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3344 in 1917 to #3389 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Carolynn?
At least 6,471 babies have been recorded with the name Carolynn across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Carolynn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Carolynn appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Carolynn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Carolynn include Betsabe, Carli, Chozen, Dariyah.
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