Find out how popular the first name Karolynn has been for the last 47 years (from 1976 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Karolynn by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Karolynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Karolynn.

The history of the first name Karolynn

The name Karolynn is a variant spelling of the feminine name Caroline, which is derived from the ancient Germanic name Karlmann. This was a compound name formed from the elements "karl" meaning "man" and "mann" meaning "man". The name Karlmann was later influenced by the Latin word "Carolus", meaning "manly" or "masculine".

Caroline and its variants like Karolynn emerged during the Middle Ages in various parts of Europe where Germanic languages were spoken. It was popularized by the Carolingian dynasty of Frankish rulers, who traced their ancestry to Charles Martel, a 7th-century military leader. The name became particularly widespread after Charlemagne, one of the most famous rulers of this dynasty.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Caroline can be found in the 9th-century Vita Karoli Magni, a biography of Charlemagne written by Einhard. This work mentioned Charlemagne's daughter, named Carolingia, which was likely a variation of Caroline.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Karolynn or its variants. One example is Caroline of Ansbach (1683-1737), the wife of King George II of Great Britain. Another is Caroline Herschel (1750-1848), a German astronomer who discovered several comets and was the first woman to be paid for her contributions to science.

In the literary world, Caroline Norton (1808-1877) was an English writer and social reformer who campaigned for the protection of married women's rights. Caroline Sheridan Norton was also one of the earliest individuals to use the name Karolynn.

In the realm of religion, Caroline Matilda (1751-1775) was a Danish princess who converted to Lutheranism upon her marriage to King Christian VII of Denmark. Caroline Chisholm (1808-1877) was an English philanthropist known for her work in assisting immigrant families in Australia.

Finally, in the field of politics, Caroline Lucretia Herschel (1750-1848) was a German-British astronomer and the first woman to be paid for her contributions to science, while Caroline Mikkelsen (1906-1998) was a Norwegian explorer and one of the first women to overwinter in Antarctica.

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