girl's name
Carrolyn
KAIR-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 288
Carrolyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 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 1942, when 26 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.
Carrolyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 157 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Carrolyn?
In 1981, Carrolyn 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 Carrolyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Carrolyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Carrolyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Carrolyn
- English KAIR-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Carrolyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Carrolyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Carrolyn
How popular is the name Carrolyn?
In 1981, Carrolyn 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 Carrolyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Carrolyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Carrolyn?
Carrolyn has 3 syllables.
When was Carrolyn most popular?
Carrolyn peaked in 1942, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.