Girls name · Illinois
Carolyn in Illinois
Carolyn was the 1446th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Carolyn that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 26,026 babies Carolyn.
Popularity over time
Carolyn in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 17 | 183rd |
| 1926 | 112 | 107th |
| 1943 | 923 | 17th |
| 1959 | 476 | 48th |
| 1975 | 143 | 109th |
| 1991 | 92 | 161st |
| 2008 | 25 | 517th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1446th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 183rd in 1910 to 1446th in 2025.
The most babies named Carolyn in Illinois in a single year was 983, in 1942. Its best showing was 15th 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 Illinois?
Carolyn was the 1446th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Carolyn that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 26,026 babies Carolyn.
How many babies are named Carolyn in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Carolyn in Illinois. The most babies named Carolyn in Illinois in a single year was 983, in 1942.
What is the rank of Carolyn in Illinois?
Carolyn ranked 1446th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 15th 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.