Total births
177
Girls' name · since 1930
Caroljean
Caroljean has 177 recorded births since 1930 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1943 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 177
- total births
- 1930–1964
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
177 girls have been named Caroljean since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caroljean has been recorded 177 times among girls since 1930, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 1964.
- 177 total births
- 1930–1964 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
177 girls have been named Caroljean since 1930, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1964.
- 177
- total births
- 1930–1964
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Caroljean was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
15 babies were named Caroljean in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Caroljean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Caroljean splits its recorded history at 1941: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1941 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1943 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Caroljean at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Caroljean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–1964
- Peak year (1943)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Caroljean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Caroljean's strongest decade.
86 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Caroljean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
73 births
- 1940s
1940s
86 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 86 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caroljean? ▼
Since 1930, Social Security records show 177 babies named Caroljean. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1943, with 15 births.
When was Caroljean most popular? ▼
Caroljean was most popular in the 1940s decade with 86 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
How long has the name Caroljean been used? ▼
Caroljean has been recorded in Social Security data since 1930, spanning 35 years of data through 1964.
What names are similar to Caroljean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caroljean's data
- Caroljean's decade-level peak was the 1940s (86 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caroljean
Nearby Names Like Caroljean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caroljean
Carol Girl
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Carolyn Girl
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Carrie Girl
#3013 266,350 births
Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
#1009 150,390 births
Compare Caroljean side by side: Caroljean vs Carol Caroljean vs Carolyn Caroljean vs Carrie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1930–1964 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caroljean: Baby Name Since 1930 - 177 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caroljean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caroljean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.