What is the origin of the name Carolynn?

Carolynn is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Carolynn?

Carolynn is currently ranked #3967 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Carolynn?

Carolynn is pronounced KAR-ə-lin.

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GirlGermanic

Carolynn

KAR-ə-lin

Popularity

#3967

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

6,404

Peak Year

#169 in 1942

First Recorded

1917

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Carolynn is a variant of Carolyn, which is a feminine diminutive of Carol or Charles, meaning "free man." It has Germanic origins.

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Carol Carrie Lynn

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Carol Carrie Lynn

Spelling Variations

Carolyn Caroline

Similar Names

Marilyn Rosalind Gwendolyn Evelyn

Personality Traits

IndependentKindLoyalCreative

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