Free man
A variant of Caroline, which is the feminine form of Charles. It ultimately derives from the Germanic word 'karl', referring to a free person who was not of noble birth but possessed rights.
Less common today
Karolyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,131 in 1992.
Actress known for playing Zuzu Bailey in 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Academy Award-nominated film and music video producer
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).