Carolyne
Every Carolyne since 1882 — 3,587 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carolyne
Carolyne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,260 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 3,587 American babies have been named Carolyne. Its peak came in 1942, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carolyne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carolyne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,260 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,816 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,143 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,829 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,327 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,637 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,221 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,303 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,214 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,661 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,614 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,482 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,060 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,931 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,585 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,703 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,864 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,034 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,837 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,013 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,285 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,301 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,327 |
| 2002 | 32 | #3,998 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,205 |
| 2000 | 39 | #3,412 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,876 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,085 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,635 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,517 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,028 |
| 1970 | 29 | #2,525 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,753 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,858 |
| 1955 | 30 | #1,942 |
| 1950 | 58 | #1,213 |
| 1945 | 78 | #850 |
| 1940 | 52 | #991 |
| 1935 | 38 | #1,139 |
| 1930 | 21 | #1,760 |
| 1925 | 28 | #1,584 |
| 1920 | 19 | #2,024 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,344 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,467 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,985 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,975 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,134 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Carolyne
- Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein Writer · 1819–1887
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Carolyne in 2025?
Carolyne ranked #10,260 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carolyne?
3,587 babies have been named Carolyne in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carolyne most popular?
Carolyne peaked in 1942, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Carolyne a boy or girl name?
Carolyne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carolyne rising or falling?
Carolyne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Carolyne?
Well-known people named Carolyne include Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein (writer).