Declining since 1989, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Carolann since 1932
Babies named Carolann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 394 |
| 1940s | 1,995 |
| 1950s | 986 |
| 1960s | 786 |
| 1970s | 260 |
| 1980s | 377 |
| 1990s | 451 |
| 2000s | 254 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Carolann is a mid-20th century compound name that reached its peak popularity in 1945, when it ranked among the most frequently chosen names for girls. After holding steady through the 1950s, its usage began to decline in the late 1980s and has been falling ever since; the name has not experienced a revival in recent decades. Currently, about 1 in every 321,453 newborn girls receives the name Carolann. The name was first recorded in 1932, and it exemplifies the American trend of blending two familiar favorites into a single given name.
Carolann is a modern compound name formed from Carol and Ann. Carol is a feminine form of the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man," introduced to England through French Caroline. Ann derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace." The combination became popular in the United States in the early 20th century, especially during the 1930s through 1950s, as part of a trend for hyphenated or blended names.
Where Carolann is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carol, Annie, Cari
Variants: Carol Ann, Carole Ann, Carolanne
Sibling names for Carolann
Names that share Carolann's style, for a brother or sister.
