Caroline is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #55 in 2017 with 4,294 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 5,022 births ranking #65. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 402 girls born was named Caroline. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Caroline is a polished classic meaning free woman. It feels graceful, familiar, and highly enduring.
The name has been a staple in English-speaking and European naming for generations and continues to feel refined without being distant. Its broad appeal comes from beauty, balance, and many cultural touchpoints.