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Carolyn Meaning and Origin

Carolyn is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Carolyn is currently #1244 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

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Carolyn is a 7 letters name with syllables.

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Carolyn name meaning

The name Carolyn is derived from the Old French name Carolyne, which is a feminine form of the name Charles, meaning "free man".

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Carolyn is ranked #1244 most popular baby girl name in 2022

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In 2022, 100% of babies named Carolyn were girls

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Carolyn - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Carolyn?

The meaning of the name Carolyn is The name Carolyn is derived from the Old French name Carolyne, which is a feminine form of the name Charles, meaning "free man"..

What is the origin of the name Carolyn?

The origin of the name Carolyn is .

Is Carolyn a girl or boy name?

The name Carolyn is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Carolyn were boys, 100.00% of babies called Carolyn were girls.

What is the popularity of the name Carolyn?

According to statistics, Carolyn is ranked 1244th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.

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