Name Legacy

Carolina

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Carolina was most popular in 2004, when 1,270 American babies were given the name — ranking #518 that year. In 2025 it ranked #837, with 769 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 48,108 people named Carolina.

Most popular in2004
Rank that year#518
Births that year1,270
Total since 188048,108

Carolina over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carolina’s peak in 2004. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org