Carolyn

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhl-ihn ]

Boy Name #19,143 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carolyn is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-uhl-ihn.

Parents who love the name Carolyn often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,143
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Caroie

Also a Girl Name

Carolyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #1166.

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Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carolyn

Is Carolyn a boy or girl name?

Carolyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19143. As a girl name, it is ranked #1166. Carolyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carolyn?

Carolyn is pronounced k-EHR-uhl-ihn.

How popular is the name Carolyn?

Carolyn is currently ranked #19143 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carolyn?

Common nicknames for Carolyn include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie.

Is Carolyn a common or rare name?

Carolyn is an uncommon name, ranked #19143 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carolyn

Carolyn is a boy name .

Is Carolyn a boy or girl name? Carolyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,143 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,166. Carolyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carolyn is currently ranked #19,143 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carolyn include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.