Carolyn
- Meaning
- Free man
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What does Carolyn mean?
Carolyn means “free man”.
Carolyn is a form of Caroline. It shares the recorded meaning “free man” with that name.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Carolyn yet.
How popular is Carolyn?
United States · 2025Explore how often Carolyn is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,222 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Carolyn
- 185 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 10.6% Fewer than 2024
Carolyn over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,222 | 185 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,160 | 207 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,085 | 228 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,240 | 194 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,129 | 218 |
| 2020 | Girls | #947 | 270 |
| 2019 | Girls | #936 | 282 |
| 2018 | Girls | #866 | 313 |
| 2017 | Girls | #833 | 326 |
| 2016 | Girls | #809 | 352 |
| 2015 | Girls | #748 | 377 |
| 2014 | Girls | #747 | 375 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Carolyn
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Charlotte
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Carolyn.
Caroline
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Carolyn.
Charlie
Unisex- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Carolyn.
Charlee
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Carolyn.
Charli
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Carolyn.
Lottie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Carolyn.
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