Carolyn
Carolyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #3599 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Carolyn in their class.
About the Name Carolyn
Carolyn is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 2067 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1018 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Carolyn is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Carolyn in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #946, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Carolyn
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Carolyn
Almost certainly the only Carolyn in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2020)
Rank · SSA official data
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