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Caroline

female

Meaning

"Free Person"

Feminine form related to Carolus, it spread through European royal naming and enduring literary use.

RoyalRegalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Caroline

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#92Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#92

Caroline was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-9

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Caroline Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Caroline.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Caroline

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Caroline, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, French, English
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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