Girls name · Kentucky
Carolyn in Kentucky
Carolyn was the 510th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 8 babies named Carolyn that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 15,261 babies Carolyn.
Popularity over time
Carolyn in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 269th |
| 1925 | 56 | 123rd |
| 1941 | 477 | 9th |
| 1956 | 325 | 23rd |
| 1972 | 54 | 97th |
| 1987 | 17 | 195th |
| 2003 | 7 | 488th |
| 2025 | 8 | 510th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 269th in 1910 to 510th in 2025.
The most babies named Carolyn in Kentucky in a single year was 794, in 1947. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1943.
Across the country, Carolyn reached its best rank of 4th in Arkansas (1944). See Carolyn in every state →
How popular is Carolyn in Kentucky?
Carolyn was the 510th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 8 babies named Carolyn that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 15,261 babies Carolyn.
How many babies are named Carolyn in Kentucky?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Carolyn in Kentucky. The most babies named Carolyn in Kentucky in a single year was 794, in 1947.
What is the rank of Carolyn in Kentucky?
Carolyn ranked 510th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1943.
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.