Carolyn
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Pronunciation Breakdown
Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Carolyn
Syllables (3)
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Sound Breakdown
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
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Pronunciation Tips
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Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Balanced and versatile
Rich and expressive
Consonant-rich and crisp
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
Most frequent letters in Carolyn
Visual Pattern
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Name Statistics
How does Carolyn compare to the average name?
Carolyn is easier than average by 2.0 points.
Difficulty Scale:
Names related to Carolyn (root: caro)
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Carolyn belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.
The name Carolyn has no known meanings.
Life Path Number
Deep thinkers who seek truth, knowledge, and spiritual understanding.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
Carolyn De Fonseca
American actress (1929–2009)
Born: 1929
Carolyn King
American baseball player
Born: 1961
Carolyn Farina
American actress
Born: 1964
Carolyn Jessop
former American Mormon fundamentalist
Born: 1968
Carolyn Creedon
American writer
Born: 1969
Carolyn Ferrell
American writer
Born: 1962
Carolyn Forché
American writer
Born: 1950
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | girl | #90 | 1976-1976 |
| Canada | girl | #91 | 1981-1981 |
| United States | boy | #985 | 1946-1946 |
| United States | girl | #860 | 2018-2018 |
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
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