More details about the name “Carolyn”
Latin girl names like Carolyn derived from the name Caroline. It is the feminine form of the male name Charles meaning free man. This name is pronounced as KARE-uh-lin or KAIR-uh-lin and was most popular in the United States during the mid-20th century. Over the years, this name has remained a classic though its usage has declined in recent times. Famous people with this name include Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Carolyn Murphy and Carolyn Keene.
Cute girl names like Carolyn has an air of elegance making it a popular choice for parents to give a refined and graceful name to their daughters. Variations of this name include Caroline, Carol, Karin or Karoline and common nicknames are Caro, Lyn and Carrie. In numerology, it connects with the number 7 which is associated with thoughtful, analytical and philosophical. It ranked in the top 50 names for girls even reaching as high as #27 in 1949. Girl names that start with C provide a wonderful selection of unique and elegant choices.
Source: Social Security Administration, Girl Names Data