Caroline is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #96 in 2025 with 2,646 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 5,022 births ranking #65. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 607 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.