How Popular (or Rare) was Caroline in 2023?

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#83
2023 Rank
2,868
2023 Births
#55
Best Rank (2017)
5,022
Peak Year (2000)
116,958
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 559
Rarity Factor (2023)

πŸ“Š The Caroline Story

Caroline is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #83 in 2023 with 2,868 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 5,022 births ranking #65. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 35.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 559 girls born was named Caroline. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: French and English feminine form of Charles  |  Meaning: free woman

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.

Did you know?Caroline is one of the classics that can feel equally literary, royal, and everyday.

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