Carrolyn
Carrolyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,682 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
Carrolyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 95 babies have been named Carrolyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carrolyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,682 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,682
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carrolyn
Carrolyn is a girl name .
Carrolyn is currently ranked #66,682 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carrolyn include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carrolyn include Carrie . 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