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Karolyn

Karolyn is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Karolyn?

Recorded births named Karolyn by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	5,957 births
Ireland since 1964	3 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Karolyn's popularity over time

Babies named Karolyn per year — United States (1912–2025). United States peaked in 1946 (167/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1980 (3/yr).

When was Karolyn popular?

Karolyn reached its peak in 1946, when it was the #1082 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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