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Carolyn

Girl name · 921 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Carolyn: 921 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 82 births in 1978.

Carolyn is an English feminine form of Carolus, the Latin version of Charles, meaning “free man.” It emerged as a variant of Caroline and became especially popular in the mid-20th century. Notable bearers include Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the American fashion icon and wife of John F. Kennedy Jr., and Carolyn Porco, the planetary scientist who led the imaging team for NASA’s Cassini mission. While no major places are directly named after a Carolyn, the name shares its root with the Caroline Islands, named for Charles IV of Spain. A charming alternative spelling, Carolyne, occasionally appears in Scotland, though Carolyn itself remains a classic, graceful choice with enduring cross‑generational

Girl 32 of 52 years

Peak year
197882 babies
Latest (2012)
#6654 babies
Total births
921since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 42%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1978 · 82
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).