Everything about the name CARLOYN

Meaning, origin, history

Carolyn is a name of English origin, derived from the medieval female given name Carola, which itself comes from the Old German feminine name Karl, meaning "freeholder" or "strong." The name Carolyn has been popular in the United States and other English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century. It was especially common during the 1960s and 1970s, ranking among the top 500 most popular girls' names in those decades. Today, it is still a widely recognized name but has become less prevalent as newer generations of parents have chosen different names for their daughters.

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Popularity of the name CARLOYN since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the provided statistics, we can observe the trend of the given name Carloyn in the United States from 1940 to 1984. The total number of births with this name over this period is 248.

The years with the highest number of Carloyn births were 1940 and 1953, each with 13 occurrences. This could indicate that there was a particular popularity for this name during those times.

However, it appears that the name's popularity fluctuated significantly throughout these decades. For instance, between the years 1941 to 1962, the number of Carloyn births ranged from a low of 5 in 1941 and 1963 to a high of 12 in 1965.

Interestingly, there were no recorded births with the name Carloyn between 1972 and 1983. This could suggest that during this period, parents opted for different names or that the name fell out of favor.

In conclusion, while Carloyn was not one of the most popular names in the United States during these decades, it did maintain a consistent, if fluctuating, presence on the naming landscape. The total number of births with this name over the 45-year span illustrates that while it may not have been a trendsetting choice, it was still favored by many parents during these years.