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Caroline

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Caroline was most popular in 2000, when 5,029 American babies were given the name — ranking #148 that year. In 2025 it ranked #242, with 2,646 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 250,719 people named Caroline.

Most popular in2000
Rank that year#148
Births that year5,029
Total since 1880250,719

Caroline over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Caroline’s peak in 2000. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Germanic · feminine of Charles, "free"

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