Caryn
Every Caryn since 1939 — 12,182 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caryn
Caryn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1939, 12,182 American babies have been named Caryn. Its peak came in 1965, when 492 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caryn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caryn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,009 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,869 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,001 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,058 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,952 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,115 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,724 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,910 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,349 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,532 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,820 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,143 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,949 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,206 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,188 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,960 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,521 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,798 |
| 2000 | 42 | #3,223 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,313 |
| 1990 | 118 | #1,347 |
| 1985 | 154 | #988 |
| 1980 | 252 | #687 |
| 1975 | 269 | #598 |
| 1970 | 362 | #527 |
| 1965 | 492 | #421 |
| 1960 | 267 | #614 |
| 1955 | 206 | #652 |
| 1950 | 172 | #650 |
| 1945 | 27 | #1,597 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,443 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Caryn
- Caryn Davies Athlete · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caryn in 2025?
Caryn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Caryn?
12,182 babies have been named Caryn in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caryn most popular?
Caryn peaked in 1965, when 492 newborns received the name.
Is Caryn a boy or girl name?
Caryn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caryn rising or falling?
Caryn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Caryn?
Well-known people named Caryn include Caryn Davies (athlete).