Carolyn

Carolyn means “Free woman”.

Origin: GermanicRegion: USA, GlobalGender: GirlSyllables: 3

US popularity

#104

all-time rank

555K

births

declining

Silent era

Names with a similar meaning

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Frequently asked

What does the name Carolyn mean?

Carolyn means "Free woman", and is of Germanic origin.

What is the origin of Carolyn?

Carolyn originates from Germanic.

How popular is the name Carolyn?

Carolyn has been given to about 554,622 babies in the US and is currently declining, most associated with the Silent generation.

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