Girl · #16,210 in 2026

Carollynn

Name: Popularity of the name Carollynn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Carollynn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,210

Peak Rank

#3,783 (1962)

Total Babies

232

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1940

First Year

2016

Last Year

1962

Peak Year

#3783

Peak Rank

232

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Carollynn

Carollynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1940, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 12 Carollynns were born — ranking #3,783 that year. As of 2026, Carollynn ranks #16,210 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 232 Carollynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Carollynn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carollynn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carollynn

What does the name Carollynn mean?

Carollynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1940. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Carollynn in 2026?

In 2026, Carollynn ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Carollynn most popular?

Carollynn reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #3,783 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Carollynn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Carollynn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Carollynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carollynn include Evadne, Seleta, Jackline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carollynn

Carollynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1940 and has accumulated 232 births in the dataset. Carollynn's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #3,783. Use the chart and map above to compare Carollynn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.