Carolina is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #477 in 2022 with 664 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 1,270 births ranking #254. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 2,468 girls born was named Carolina. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Carolina is a graceful feminine form in the Charles family and means free woman. It feels classic, elegant, and very international.
The name has long use across Europe and Latin America and remains admired for its balance of softness and strength. It offers a slightly more elaborate alternative to Caroline.