girl's name
Carollyn
KAIR-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 207
Carollyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1947, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1933.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Carollyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Carollyn?
In 1997, Carollyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Carollyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Carollyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Carollyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Carollyn
- English KAIR-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Carollyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Carollyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Carollyn
How popular is the name Carollyn?
In 1997, Carollyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Carollyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Carollyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Carollyn?
Carollyn has 3 syllables.
When was Carollyn most popular?
Carollyn peaked in 1947, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.