Meaning, origin, history
Carolyn is a name of English origin, derived from the medieval female given name Carola, which itself comes from the Old German feminine name Karl, meaning "freeholder" or "strong." The name Carolyn has been popular in the United States and other English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century. It was especially common during the 1960s and 1970s, ranking among the top 500 most popular girls' names in those decades. Today, it is still a widely recognized name but has become less prevalent as newer generations of parents have chosen different names for their daughters.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Carloyn since 1880
Total births
248
Total since 1880
Peak year
1940
13 births
in 1984
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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