Carolyn
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Carolyn is a girl name of English origin meaning "Free man".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
English
Religion
Christian
Popularity
33 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
7 letters
Meaning
Free man
Etymology
Feminine form of Charles, from Germanic Karl, meaning 'free man', via Old French Caroline.
Famous People Named Carolyn
- Carolyn Bertozzi — American chemist (born 1966)
- Carolyn S. Shoemaker — American astronomer, researcher and university teacher
- Carolyn Jones — American actress (1930–1983)
- Carolyn Lawrence — American voice actress
- Carolyn McCormick — American actress
Frequently Asked Questions About Carolyn
What does the name Carolyn mean?
Carolyn means "Free man", and is of English origin.
What is the origin of the name Carolyn?
Carolyn originates from English, commonly used in Europe.
Is Carolyn a boy or girl name?
Carolyn is typically used as a girl name.
What religion is the name Carolyn associated with?
Carolyn is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Carolyn?
Yes — notable people named Carolyn include Carolyn Bertozzi (American chemist, born 1966), Carolyn S. Shoemaker (American astronomer), Carolyn Jones (American actress, 1930–1983), Carolyn Lawrence (American voice actress) and Carolyn McCormick (American actress).
Last updated: June 2026