FitBabyNames.com
For US Baby names

Summary

Carolyne is derived from the Old French 'Carole,' which stems from the Germanic 'Karl,' meaning 'free man.' Its evolution reflects a transition from ancient Germanic roots through Old French to modern English. The name is often associated with positive traits such as elegance and charm, and it does not have direct biblical significance. The name saw a rise in popularity in the 19th century and remains a classic choice today.

The name Carolyne is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carolyne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carolyne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1672nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1036th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1547th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3824th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3930th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4503rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6537th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carolyne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.