Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Free Man, Strong and free-spirited, Little and Womanly
Pronunciation: KAIR-uh-lin, /ˈkærəlɪn/, K EH R AH L IH N
Popularity Rank: #2,320
Carolyn is a variant of Caroline, which is derived from the name Carolus, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
The name Carolyn is of English origin and means Free Man, Strong and free-spirited, Little and Womanly, Form of Caroline, Little, Female Version of Charles, Carl, Joy, Beautiful Woman. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Carolyn is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAIR-uh-lin
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkærəlɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH R AH L IH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Carolyn is recorded 28,511 times globally, ranking it as the 2,320th most common name worldwide.
Carolyn is most prevalent in United States of America, with 18,532 occurrences, making it the 302th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Carolyn is found among 1 in every 98 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #302 | 1 : 98 |
| United Kingdom | #415 | 1 : 126 |
| Canada | #377 | 1 : 232 |
| South Africa | #3,528 | 1 : 5,120 |
| Malaysia | #3,805 | 1 : 6,201 |
| Singapore | #1,180 | 1 : 1,877 |
| Ireland | #679 | 1 : 345 |
| France | #5,217 | 1 : 5,502 |
| Chile | #1,978 | 1 : 2,517 |
| Nigeria | #4,268 | 1 : 6,589 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Carolyn from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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