Carolyn
KAR-ə-lin
Popularity
#1163
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
558,213
Peak Year
#20,787 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Carolyn is a feminine name derived from the Germanic name Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
American publicist and wife of John F. Kennedy Jr.
Carolyn Kaster
American photojournalist, White House photographer.
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