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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Caroline — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Carolina|Carolyn
LatinGirl→ Stable

Caroline

KAR-uh-line · 3 syllables

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Girl
#92
→ Stable
#92
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 54
Peak rank
#71 in 2020
5yr change
-9 ranks
Birth frequency
7.6 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #92 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Caroline

Popularity score: 54  ·  SSA Rank: #92

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-9 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
30
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicLatin RootGermanic HeritageRegal3-syllableTimelessFeminine FormRoyalEnglish-speaking traditionVery Popular
Character
graceful eleganceintellectual curiositycompassionate strengthtimeless sophisticationindependent spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Carolines

diplomaticscholarlyprincipledaccomplishedthoughtful
STRONG
High confidence

Caroline is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #92 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -9 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#92 · common
Caroline at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin Carolus and Germanic Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong woman'. Historically the feminine form of Charles.
Language root:Latin · Germanic · Old German
Peak rank:#71 in 2020
5yr change:-9 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Caroline Kennedy
U.S. Diplomat and Author
Caroline of Wales
British Royal
Similar Sound
CarolynCarolinaCarlaCorrineCoraline
Similar Style
CharlotteMargaretEleanorVictoriaGraceAnna
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Caroline
EleanorMargaretVictoriaJamesHenryGeorgeWilliam
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Caroline illustration
Name Intelligence
Caroline · Overview
Summary

Caroline is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #92 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 37/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Regal character
Caroline carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #92, you will likely encounter other Carolines. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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