Carolyn vs John
Carolyn
Gender: boy
Origin: English
Meaning: Free woman
Peak: 1942 (1.44%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Carolyn | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.08% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.06% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.06% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.08% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.13% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 0.32% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 1.07% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 0.89% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.45% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.25% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.11% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.08% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.05% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Carolyn or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Carolyn peaked in 1942 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Carolyn and John mean?
Carolyn means "Free woman" while John means "God is gracious".