Carolynn
Carolynn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Carolynn is a feminine given name derived from Caroline, which traces back to the Germanic name Charles meaning 'free man'. It is an elaborated spelling variation featuring a double 'n'. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a less common alternative to Carolyn and Caroline.
Popularity in the United States
6,453 babies in the United States have been named Carolynn since 1880. It ranks #2117 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1861.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.2 %)
- NY (12.6 %)
- MI (11.9 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 21 |
| 1920-1930 | 96 |
| 1930-1940 | 435 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,467 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,000 |
| 1960-1970 | 792 |
| 1970-1980 | 540 |
| 1980-1990 | 519 |
| 1990-2000 | 454 |
| 2000-2010 | 449 |
| 2010-2019 | 440 |
| 2020-2029 | 240 |
Nicknames
Carrie, Lyn, Lynn, Carol
Fun facts
- The addition of the final 'n' creates a distinctive ending while preserving the traditional pronunciation of Carolyn.
- Through its connection to Charles, the name shares ultimate etymological roots with numerous European monarchs.