Carollyn
Carollyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,119 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carollyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 90 babies have been named Carollyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carollyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,119 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,119
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carollyn
Carollyn is a girl name .
Carollyn is currently ranked #48,119 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carollyn include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carollyn include Caroline, Carolina, Carolyn, Carol, Carolynn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis