Carolann
Carolann is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Free person of grace, or modern blend of Carol and Ann.
Origin and history
Carolann is an English compound name blending Carol and Ann. Carol derives from a Germanic root meaning 'free person', while Ann comes from a Hebrew root meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity in the mid-20th century as a melodic double-barrel name.
Popularity in the United States
5,652 babies in the United States have been named Carolann since 1880. It ranks #2279 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2074.
States where it is most popular
- NY (40 %)
- PA (16.9 %)
- NJ (14.5 %)
- MA (9.3 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 394 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,995 |
| 1950-1960 | 986 |
| 1960-1970 | 786 |
| 1970-1980 | 260 |
| 1980-1990 | 377 |
| 1990-2000 | 451 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 122 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Nicknames
Carol, Carrie, Ann, Annie
Fun facts
- Carolann is part of a 20th-century American trend of combining classic feminine names like Carol and Ann into a single given name.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States between the late 1930s and 1950s.