Girl
Carolina
free man
About Carolina
This place-name-turned-personal-name brings geographical grandeur and southern charm into one package. Carolina evokes images of warmth, hospitality, and classic American heritage. The name's four syllables give it substance and presence, while its familiar sound keeps it accessible. It works beautifully in both formal and casual contexts, transitioning effortlessly from playground to boardroom. Carolina offers numerous nickname options—Caro, Lina, Carrie—providing flexibility throughout different life stages while the full form maintains its elegant, stately quality that commands respect and admiration.
Popularity of the Name Carolina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #470 | |||
| 1881 | #544 | |||
| 1882 | #601 | |||
| 1883 | #423 | |||
| 1884 | #588 | |||
| 1885 | #504 | |||
| 1886 | #432 | |||
| 1887 | #514 | |||
| 1888 | #513 | |||
| 1889 | #477 | |||
| 1890 | #549 | |||
| 1891 | #574 | |||
| 1892 | #510 | |||
| 1893 | #576 | |||
| 1894 | #487 | |||
| 1895 | #493 | |||
| 1896 | #578 | |||
| 1897 | #763 | |||
| 1898 | #666 | |||
| 1899 | #844 | |||
| 1900 | #533 | |||
| 1901 | #500 | |||
| 1902 | #594 | |||
| 1903 | #575 | |||
| 1904 | #494 | |||
| 1905 | #643 | |||
| 1906 | #520 | |||
| 1907 | #654 | |||
| 1908 | #558 | |||
| 1909 | #624 | |||
| 1910 | #646 | |||
| 1911 | #573 | |||
| 1912 | #621 | |||
| 1913 | #679 | |||
| 1914 | #661 | |||
| 1915 | #662 | |||
| 1916 | #642 | |||
| 1917 | #677 | |||
| 1918 | #725 | |||
| 1919 | #666 | |||
| 1920 | #623 | |||
| 1921 | #629 | |||
| 1922 | #672 | |||
| 1923 | #654 | |||
| 1924 | #626 | |||
| 1925 | #602 | |||
| 1926 | #660 | |||
| 1927 | #643 | |||
| 1928 | #587 | |||
| 1929 | #551 | |||
| 1930 | #600 | |||
| 1931 | #632 | |||
| 1932 | #633 | |||
| 1933 | #598 | |||
| 1934 | #656 | |||
| 1935 | #675 | |||
| 1936 | #686 | |||
| 1937 | #658 | |||
| 1938 | #682 | |||
| 1939 | #698 | |||
| 1940 | #803 | |||
| 1941 | #707 | |||
| 1942 | #853 | |||
| 1943 | #663 | |||
| 1944 | #664 | |||
| 1945 | #697 | |||
| 1946 | #750 | |||
| 1947 | #758 | |||
| 1948 | #809 | |||
| 1949 | #812 | |||
| 1950 | #868 | |||
| 1951 | #839 | |||
| 1952 | #887 | |||
| 1953 | #825 | |||
| 1954 | #921 | |||
| 1955 | #983 | |||
| 1956 | #978 | |||
| 1957 | #902 | |||
| 1960 | #865 | |||
| 1961 | #815 | |||
| 1962 | #795 | |||
| 1963 | #787 | |||
| 1964 | #677 | #382 | ||
| 1965 | #705 | |||
| 1966 | #705 | |||
| 1967 | #780 | |||
| 1968 | #717 | #411 | ||
| 1969 | #776 | |||
| 1970 | #718 | |||
| 1971 | #769 | |||
| 1972 | #813 | |||
| 1973 | #655 | |||
| 1974 | #722 | |||
| 1975 | #634 | |||
| 1976 | #627 | |||
| 1977 | #624 | |||
| 1978 | #486 | |||
| 1979 | #463 | |||
| 1980 | #467 | |||
| 1981 | #484 | |||
| 1982 | #507 | |||
| 1983 | #473 | |||
| 1984 | #515 | |||
| 1985 | #504 | |||
| 1986 | #461 | |||
| 1987 | #458 | |||
| 1988 | #434 | |||
| 1989 | #320 | |||
| 1990 | #302 | |||
| 1991 | #314 | #688 | ||
| 1992 | #304 | #827 | ||
| 1993 | #292 | #605 | ||
| 1994 | #268 | #639 | ||
| 1995 | #279 | #910 | ||
| 1996 | #275 | #756 | ||
| 1997 | #272 | #733 | ||
| 1998 | #299 | #879 | ||
| 1999 | #298 | #876 | ||
| 2000 | #267 | #865 | ||
| 2001 | #265 | #523 | #712 | |
| 2002 | #289 | |||
| 2003 | #262 | #933 | ||
| 2004 | #254 | #778 | ||
| 2005 | #291 | #872 | ||
| 2006 | #280 | |||
| 2007 | #329 | #725 | ||
| 2008 | #357 | #767 | ||
| 2009 | #387 | #956 | #590 | #946 |
| 2010 | #389 | #674 | ||
| 2011 | #430 | #920 | ||
| 2012 | #432 | #779 | ||
| 2013 | #428 | #759 | ||
| 2014 | #407 | #932 | #892 | #917 |
| 2015 | #432 | #846 | #765 | |
| 2016 | #421 | #885 | ||
| 2017 | #439 | #960 | #654 | |
| 2018 | #420 | #997 | ||
| 2019 | #415 | #941 | #712 | |
| 2020 | #450 | #973 | #543 | |
| 2021 | #511 | |||
| 2022 | #477 | #755 | ||
| 2023 | #421 | |||
| 2024 | #429 | |||
| 2025 | #405 | #722 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Carolina
Names Similar to Carolina
Nicknames for Carolina
- Caro
- Lina
- Carol
- Carrie
- Callie
Famous People Named Carolina
| Carolina Marin | Spanish professional badminton player, Olympic gold medalist |
| Carolina Kluft | Swedish former athlete, Olympic gold medalist in heptathlon |
| Carolina Herrera | Jr. - American businesswoman and socialite |
| Carolina Ravassa | Colombian-American actress and voice artist |
| Carolina Gynning | Swedish reality TV star and artist |
| Carolina Dieckmann | Brazilian actress |
| Carolina Duer | Argentine professional boxer |
| Carolina Ardohain | Argentine model and TV host |
| Carolina Ullrich | German Olympic swimmer |
| Carolina Ramírez | Colombian actress |
| Carolina Morace | Italian former professional soccer player and coach |
| Carolina Mestrovic | Chilean singer and TV presenter |
| Carolina Bonistalli | Italian actress and singer |
| Carolina Klüft | Swedish former heptathlete and long jumper |
| Carolina Angarita | Colombian journalist and TV presenter |
| Carolina Crescentini | Italian actress |
| Carolina Guerra | Colombian model and actress |
| Carolina Dantas | Brazilian social media influencer |
Characters Named Carolina
| Carolina "Carolina" Johnson | Character from the TV series "My So-Called Life" |
| Carolina Dean | Character from the comic book series "Runaways" |
| Carolina Herrera | Character from the TV series "Younger" |
| Carolina "Carly" Corinthos | Character from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Carolina Montenegro | Character from the telenovela "Destilando Amor" |
| Carolina "Caroline" Forbes | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Carolina Drosophila | Character from the book "Mice" |
| Carolina Sinclair | Character from the TV series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" |
| Carolina Benson | Character from the TV series "The O.C" |
| Carolina Wyatt | Character from the TV series "Sweet Magnolias" |
| Carolina Hill | Character from the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Carolina "Cara" Coburn | Character from the book "The 5th Wave" |
| Carolina "Caro" Martin | Character from the book "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" |
| Carolina Levine | Character from the movie "Playing with Fire" |
| Carolina Ramirez | Character from the TV series "The Fosters" |
| Carolina "Caro" Martinez | Character from the movie "The Spy Next Door" |
| Carolina "Caro" Carson | Character from the TV series "Roswell, New Mexico" |
| Carolina "Caro" Johnson | Character from the movie "Halloweentown" |
| Carolina "Caro" Barone | Character from the TV series "The Lying Game" |
| Carolina Shepherd | Character from the TV series "Designated Survivor" |