Girl · #15,292 in 2026

Karolynn

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

Current Rank

#15,292

Peak Rank

#7,636 (2014)

Total Babies

271

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1940

First Year

2022

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#7636

Peak Rank

271

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Karolynn

Karolynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1940, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 15 Karolynns were born — ranking #7,636 that year. As of 2026, Karolynn ranks #15,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 271 Karolynns 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 Karolynn

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karolynn

What does the name Karolynn mean?

Karolynn 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 Karolynn in 2026?

In 2026, Karolynn ranks #15,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Karolynn most popular?

Karolynn reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #7,636 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Karolynn most popular?

Karolynn has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Karolynn.

Is Karolynn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Karolynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Karolynn include Emmalou, Kenlyn, Veida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Karolynn

Karolynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1940 and has accumulated 271 births in the dataset. Karolynn's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #7,636. Use the chart and map above to compare Karolynn'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.