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.
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.