Meaning Carolyn means sturdy as well as free man. Origin of Carolyn German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Elizabeth, Rose, Ann, Grace, Marie, Michele, Rae, Renee, Jane, Joyce Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Carolyn KARE-a-lyn Similar Names Charlese Charlotte-Grace Carlie Charlott Calleigh Carleigh Charleigh Charley Charlotte-Louis Cheryl Year by Year Popularity of Carolyn