Girls name · California
Carolyn in California
Carolyn was the 1981st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Carolyn that year. Since 1910, California families have named 32,329 babies Carolyn.
Popularity over time
Carolyn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 159th |
| 1927 | 108 | 76th |
| 1944 | 1,033 | 14th |
| 1960 | 697 | 52nd |
| 1976 | 186 | 159th |
| 1992 | 175 | 274th |
| 2009 | 41 | 903rd |
| 2025 | 10 | 1981st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 159th in 1910 to 1981st in 2025.
The most babies named Carolyn in California in a single year was 1,042, in 1947. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 1941.
Across the country, Carolyn reached its best rank of 4th in Arkansas (1944). See Carolyn in every state →
How popular is Carolyn in California?
Carolyn was the 1981st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Carolyn that year. Since 1910, California families have named 32,329 babies Carolyn.
How many babies are named Carolyn in California?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Carolyn in California. The most babies named Carolyn in California in a single year was 1,042, in 1947.
What is the rank of Carolyn in California?
Carolyn ranked 1981st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 1941.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.