Carolyn
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Origin and meaning
Name: Carolyn (car-olyn)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: #732
Origin: English
Meaning: Free Man
Origin: German
Meaning: free man
Origin and Meaning: Carolyn is a feminine given name derived from the French form of the Latin name Carolus, which means "free man".
Etymology: The name Carolyn is derived from the French form of the Latin name Carolus, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl.
Derived: The name Carolyn is also derived from the Greek name Karolos, which means "man".
History of Name: The name Carolyn was first used in the English language in the 16th century. It was popularized in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s.
Style of the Name: Carolyn is a classic name with a timeless appeal. It is a strong and confident name that is often associated with intelligence and independence.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Carolyn is associated with freedom, strength, and independence. It is also associated with intelligence and creativity.
Pronunciation
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IPA: /kˈæɹəlˌɪn/
Syllables: car-olyn
Carolyn's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Average | ★★★ |
| Love | Good | ★★★★ |
| Family | Good | ★★★★ |
| Money | Average | ★★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Carolyn
- Characterful
- Peaceful
- Persuasive
- Alert
- Adaptive
- Unforgiving
- Irritable
Astrology of name Carolyn
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Mercury
Lucky metal: Gold
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| Lucky colors: | Lavender Tan Magenta |
Totem pet: Bearded dragon
Totem animal: Seal
Totem plant: Magnolia
Totem tree: Conifer
Lucky weekday: Tuesday
Favorable month: March
Lucky numbers: 7, 8, 23
Lucky days of the month: 2, 8, 28
Unlucky number: 31
Hobbies: golfing, party planning, card games
Careers: Performing Arts, Languages, Acting
Health issues: Very poor circulation of blood
Letters count: 7
Numerology of name Carolyn
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 142 | 80 |
| 1881 | 167 | 60 |
| 1882 | 170 | 62 |
| 1883 | 174 | 58 |
| 1884 | 170 | 75 |
| 1885 | 178 | 86 |
| 1886 | 189 | 82 |
| 1887 | 175 | 97 |
| 1888 | 177 | 123 |
| 1889 | 173 | 133 |
| 1890 | 189 | 124 |
| 1891 | 191 | 110 |
| 1892 | 203 | 122 |
| 1893 | 185 | 146 |
| 1894 | 197 | 147 |
| 1895 | 205 | 148 |
| 1896 | 205 | 149 |
| 1897 | 203 | 145 |
| 1898 | 198 | 169 |
| 1899 | 205 | 141 |
| 1900 | 208 | 185 |
| 1901 | 202 | 148 |
| 1902 | 204 | 179 |
| 1903 | 209 | 157 |
| 1904 | 204 | 183 |
| 1905 | 194 | 210 |
| 1906 | 206 | 184 |
| 1907 | 228 | 184 |
| 1908 | 182 | 280 |
| 1909 | 182 | 299 |
| 1910 | 185 | 331 |
| 1911 | 174 | 387 |
| 1912 | 185 | 517 |
| 1913 | 166 | 676 |
| 1914 | 168 | 835 |
| 1915 | 167 | 1096 |
| 1916 | 160 | 1216 |
| 1917 | 159 | 1223 |
| 1918 | 163 | 1329 |
| 1919 | 163 | 1330 |
| 1920 | 150 | 1556 |
| 1921 | 144 | 1753 |
| 1922 | 142 | 1706 |
| 1923 | 130 | 2010 |
| 1924 | 127 | 2222 |
| 1925 | 127 | 2189 |
| 1926 | 114 | 2415 |
| 1927 | 97 | 2805 |
| 1928 | 91 | 2848 |
| 1929 | 77 | 3272 |
| 1930 | 72 | 3725 |
| 1931 | 60 | 4008 |
| 1932 | 46 | 4587 |
| 1933 | 41 | 5042 |
| 1934 | 33 | 6472 |
| 1935 | 28 | 6967 |
| 1936 | 23 | 7908 |
| 1937 | 20 | 8938 |
| 1938 | 15 | 10587 |
| 1939 | 14 | 11291 |
| 1940 | 15 | 12655 |
| 1941 | 11 | 16273 |
| 1942 | 10 | 19978 |
| 1943 | 11 | 20367 |
| 1944 | 11 | 18667 |
| 1945 | 12 | 17244 |
| 1946 | 12 | 19903 |
| 1947 | 15 | 20740 |
| 1948 | 14 | 18622 |
| 1949 | 17 | 17404 |
| 1950 | 20 | 15587 |
| 1951 | 22 | 15209 |
| 1952 | 24 | 14273 |
| 1953 | 25 | 12917 |
| 1954 | 27 | 12155 |
| 1955 | 29 | 11179 |
| 1956 | 33 | 10635 |
| 1957 | 33 | 11575 |
| 1958 | 37 | 10812 |
| 1959 | 42 | 9728 |
| 1960 | 43 | 9405 |
| 1961 | 42 | 10504 |
| 1962 | 46 | 9692 |
| 1963 | 56 | 8120 |
| 1964 | 56 | 8065 |
| 1965 | 58 | 6966 |
| 1966 | 60 | 6122 |
| 1967 | 59 | 5716 |
| 1968 | 61 | 5539 |
| 1969 | 71 | 5130 |
| 1970 | 84 | 4519 |
| 1971 | 103 | 3611 |
| 1972 | 110 | 2993 |
| 1973 | 115 | 2568 |
| 1974 | 115 | 2472 |
| 1975 | 118 | 2348 |
| 1976 | 128 | 2116 |
| 1977 | 128 | 2197 |
| 1978 | 128 | 2175 |
| 1979 | 138 | 2054 |
| 1980 | 147 | 1929 |
| 1981 | 143 | 1958 |
| 1982 | 145 | 2009 |
| 1983 | 147 | 1914 |
| 1984 | 153 | 1824 |
| 1985 | 150 | 1838 |
| 1986 | 157 | 1737 |
| 1987 | 148 | 1813 |
| 1988 | 156 | 1802 |
| 1989 | 157 | 1810 |
| 1990 | 167 | 1714 |
| 1991 | 189 | 1559 |
| 1992 | 192 | 1518 |
| 1993 | 194 | 1479 |
| 1994 | 226 | 1229 |
| 1995 | 236 | 1175 |
| 1996 | 227 | 1210 |
| 1997 | 262 | 1061 |
| 1998 | 309 | 901 |
| 1999 | 284 | 1037 |
| 2000 | 295 | 1031 |
| 2001 | 330 | 870 |
| 2002 | 341 | 820 |
| 2003 | 396 | 700 |
| 2004 | 390 | 730 |
| 2005 | 448 | 626 |
| 2006 | 472 | 587 |
| 2007 | 531 | 495 |
| 2008 | 561 | 448 |
| 2009 | 570 | 426 |
| 2010 | 581 | 378 |
| 2011 | 577 | 371 |
| 2012 | 595 | 359 |
| 2013 | 598 | 346 |
| 2014 | 613 | 374 |
| 2015 | 591 | 376 |
| 2016 | 622 | 352 |
| 2017 | 632 | 326 |
| 2018 | 652 | 313 |
| 2019 | 673 | 281 |
| 2020 | 679 | 270 |
| 2021 | 732 | 217 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 508 | 22 |
| 1935 | 503 | 23 |
| 1936 | 499 | 30 |
| 1937 | 476 | 44 |
| 1938 | 490 | 40 |
| 1939 | 484 | 41 |
| 1940 | 489 | 46 |
| 1941 | 475 | 60 |
| 1942 | 499 | 60 |
| 1943 | 497 | 76 |
| 1944 | 489 | 69 |
| 1945 | 497 | 50 |
| 1946 | 542 | 47 |
| 1947 | 556 | 46 |
| 1948 | 565 | 40 |
| 1949 | 570 | 29 |
| 1950 | 582 | 25 |
| 1951 | 577 | 35 |
| 1952 | 572 | 38 |
| 1953 | 593 | 30 |
| 1954 | 597 | 30 |
| 1955 | 613 | 31 |
| 1956 | 616 | 32 |
| 1957 | 638 | 25 |
| 1958 | 620 | 32 |
| 1959 | 629 | 33 |
| 1960 | 650 | 25 |
| 1961 | 638 | 25 |
| 1962 | 640 | 28 |
| 1963 | 627 | 32 |
| 1964 | 641 | 26 |
| 1965 | 635 | 22 |
| 1967 | 622 | 26 |
Name Carolyn in sign language
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