Carolyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning “Free woman; Germanic origin meaning "free person" or "strong".” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Carol, Carrie. As of 2020, Carolyn ranks #946 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #939 in 2019.
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KAIR-oh-lin
Phonetic spelling
Currently #946 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Carolyn means “Free woman; Germanic origin meaning "free person" or "strong".” It is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Carolyn is pronounced KAIR-oh-lin.
Carolyn is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Carolyn currently ranks #946 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Carolyn include Carol, Carrie.
Middle names that pair well with Carolyn include Carolyn Sue, Carolyn Marie, Carolyn Ann, Carolyn Rose.
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