Girl
Caroline
free woman, feminine form of Charles
About Caroline
Timeless, graceful, and endlessly adaptable, Caroline has graced generations of remarkable women with its classic charm. This name represents traditional naming at its absolute finest—never out of style, never too common, never regrettable. The three syllables provide a pleasing rhythm and substantial presence without being cumbersome. Caroline offers wonderful nickname flexibility: Carrie, Caro, Lina, or simply Carol, allowing your daughter to shape her identity as she grows. The name suggests refinement and intelligence, conjuring images of accomplished women across history and literature. It works seamlessly in any professional field, from medicine to arts to business, never limiting possibilities. Caroline pairs beautifully with virtually any surname and middle name combination, demonstrating remarkable compatibility. The name feels both Southern belle and New England sophisticate, equally at home in any region or social context. Parents choosing Caroline often appreciate reliability and proven worth over novelty and trend-chasing. It's a name that grants confidence through its established history and widespread recognition. Caroline represents a safe but never boring choice, offering your daughter a name she'll genuinely appreciate at every stage of her life.
Popularity of the Name Caroline
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #75 | ||||
| 1881 | #73 | ||||
| 1882 | #85 | ||||
| 1883 | #86 | ||||
| 1884 | #78 | ||||
| 1885 | #78 | ||||
| 1886 | #92 | ||||
| 1887 | #84 | ||||
| 1888 | #89 | ||||
| 1889 | #84 | ||||
| 1890 | #94 | ||||
| 1891 | #100 | ||||
| 1892 | #100 | ||||
| 1893 | #99 | ||||
| 1894 | #103 | ||||
| 1895 | #105 | ||||
| 1896 | #110 | ||||
| 1897 | #112 | ||||
| 1898 | #122 | ||||
| 1899 | #124 | ||||
| 1900 | #135 | #71 | |||
| 1901 | #125 | #96 | |||
| 1902 | #126 | #105 | |||
| 1903 | #141 | #106 | |||
| 1904 | #136 | #126 | |||
| 1905 | #146 | #130 | |||
| 1906 | #144 | #84 | |||
| 1907 | #151 | #106 | |||
| 1908 | #150 | #101 | |||
| 1909 | #157 | #106 | |||
| 1910 | #146 | #130 | |||
| 1911 | #146 | #122 | |||
| 1912 | #139 | #124 | |||
| 1913 | #149 | #136 | |||
| 1914 | #148 | #134 | |||
| 1915 | #137 | #179 | |||
| 1916 | #144 | #131 | |||
| 1917 | #152 | #154 | |||
| 1918 | #154 | #147 | |||
| 1919 | #169 | #168 | |||
| 1920 | #159 | ||||
| 1921 | #162 | #187 | |||
| 1922 | #176 | ||||
| 1923 | #173 | #196 | |||
| 1924 | #175 | ||||
| 1925 | #185 | ||||
| 1926 | #174 | ||||
| 1927 | #179 | ||||
| 1928 | #175 | #168 | |||
| 1929 | #171 | ||||
| 1930 | #172 | #191 | |||
| 1931 | #165 | ||||
| 1932 | #174 | ||||
| 1933 | #173 | #176 | |||
| 1934 | #174 | #154 | |||
| 1935 | #178 | #147 | |||
| 1936 | #177 | #151 | |||
| 1937 | #181 | #114 | |||
| 1938 | #181 | #152 | |||
| 1939 | #186 | #128 | |||
| 1940 | #172 | #143 | |||
| 1941 | #174 | #132 | |||
| 1942 | #168 | #121 | |||
| 1943 | #171 | #126 | |||
| 1944 | #178 | #125 | |||
| 1945 | #197 | #104 | |||
| 1946 | #214 | #102 | |||
| 1947 | #220 | #109 | |||
| 1948 | #226 | #101 | |||
| 1949 | #235 | #104 | |||
| 1950 | #257 | #105 | |||
| 1951 | #254 | #122 | |||
| 1952 | #263 | #94 | |||
| 1953 | #280 | #121 | |||
| 1954 | #302 | #106 | |||
| 1955 | #315 | #112 | |||
| 1956 | #329 | #120 | |||
| 1957 | #253 | #85 | |||
| 1958 | #282 | #79 | |||
| 1959 | #274 | #85 | |||
| 1960 | #254 | #72 | |||
| 1961 | #176 | #87 | |||
| 1962 | #186 | #79 | |||
| 1963 | #208 | #82 | |||
| 1964 | #179 | #59 | #7 | ||
| 1965 | #187 | #65 | #10 | ||
| 1966 | #202 | #75 | #13 | ||
| 1967 | #210 | #80 | #12 | ||
| 1968 | #215 | #70 | #9 | ||
| 1969 | #224 | #85 | #11 | ||
| 1970 | #229 | #69 | #10 | ||
| 1971 | #241 | #68 | #11 | ||
| 1972 | #251 | #87 | #11 | ||
| 1973 | #229 | #73 | #5 | ||
| 1974 | #212 | #68 | #4 | ||
| 1975 | #198 | #54 | #7 | ||
| 1976 | #197 | #59 | #5 | ||
| 1977 | #210 | #61 | #6 | ||
| 1978 | #201 | #57 | #5 | ||
| 1979 | #198 | #62 | #3 | ||
| 1980 | #200 | #61 | #7 | ||
| 1981 | #193 | #71 | #12 | ||
| 1982 | #178 | #76 | #18 | ||
| 1983 | #183 | #77 | #16 | ||
| 1984 | #167 | #60 | #18 | ||
| 1985 | #164 | #83 | #21 | ||
| 1986 | #157 | #113 | #23 | ||
| 1987 | #135 | #108 | #30 | ||
| 1988 | #122 | #102 | #24 | ||
| 1989 | #113 | #119 | #44 | ||
| 1990 | #116 | #136 | #34 | ||
| 1991 | #116 | #131 | #47 | #44 | |
| 1992 | #105 | #114 | #44 | #45 | |
| 1993 | #105 | #173 | #49 | #51 | |
| 1994 | #94 | #135 | #53 | #51 | |
| 1995 | #92 | #159 | #58 | #73 | |
| 1996 | #78 | #315 | #57 | #78 | |
| 1997 | #75 | #183 | #213 | #76 | #98 |
| 1998 | #75 | #228 | #246 | #103 | #102 |
| 1999 | #71 | #243 | #210 | #103 | #139 |
| 2000 | #65 | #280 | #243 | #109 | #132 |
| 2001 | #62 | #331 | #220 | #184 | #134 |
| 2002 | #67 | #386 | #299 | #141 | #189 |
| 2003 | #68 | #380 | #206 | #129 | #167 |
| 2004 | #74 | #416 | #222 | #141 | #210 |
| 2005 | #83 | #490 | #361 | #168 | #309 |
| 2006 | #89 | #568 | #349 | #227 | #341 |
| 2007 | #99 | #652 | #270 | #361 | |
| 2008 | #94 | #648 | #389 | #181 | #380 |
| 2009 | #87 | #618 | #358 | #286 | #437 |
| 2010 | #88 | #648 | #308 | #225 | #384 |
| 2011 | #87 | #698 | #368 | #404 | |
| 2012 | #80 | #268 | #452 | ||
| 2013 | #63 | #664 | #308 | #274 | #372 |
| 2014 | #59 | #874 | #243 | #316 | |
| 2015 | #62 | #626 | #346 | #348 | #350 |
| 2016 | #56 | #724 | #595 | #319 | |
| 2017 | #55 | #326 | #382 | ||
| 2018 | #56 | #998 | #364 | #353 | |
| 2019 | #61 | #625 | #343 | ||
| 2020 | #71 | #407 | #611 | ||
| 2021 | #80 | #434 | #471 | ||
| 2022 | #77 | #462 | #568 | ||
| 2023 | #83 | #630 | #470 | ||
| 2024 | #92 | #502 | #515 | ||
| 2025 | #96 | #384 | #534 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Caroline
Names Similar to Caroline
Nicknames for Caroline
- Caro
- Carrie
- Carol
- Line
Famous People Named Caroline
| Caroline Kennedy | American author and diplomat |
| Caroline Wozniacki | Danish professional tennis player |
| Caroline Herschel | German astronomer |
| Caroline Bonaparte | Sister of Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Caroline Flack | English television presenter |
| Caroline Dhavernas | Canadian actress |
| Caroline Rhea | Canadian-American actress and comedian |
| Caroline Corr | Irish musician |
| Caroline Catz | English actress |
| Caroline Stanbury | British television personality |
| Caroline Goodall | Australian actress |
| Caroline Munro | English actress and model |
| Caroline Myss | American author and speaker |
| Caroline Sunshine | American actress and singer |
| Caroline Bouvier Kennedy | Daughter of John F. Kennedy |
| Caroline Criado Perez | British feminist writer and activist |
| Caroline Aaron | American actress |
| Caroline Quentin | British actress and television presenter |
Characters Named Caroline
| Caroline Forbes | Character from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Caroline Bingley | Character from Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" |
| Caroline Channing | Character from the TV show "2 Broke Girls" |
| Caroline Ingalls | Character from the book series "Little House on the Prairie" |
| Caroline Weasley | Character from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling |
| Caroline Spencer | Character from the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Caroline Dhavernas | Character from the TV show "Hannibal" |
| Caroline Hirons | Character from the novel "The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton" |
| Caroline Flack | Character from the TV show "Love Island" |
| Caroline Julian | Character from the TV show "Bones" |
| Caroline Cordovin | Character from the web series "RWBY" |
| Caroline Proust | Character from the TV show "Spiral" |
| Caroline Calloway | Character from the memoir "Scammer" by Rachel DeLoache Williams |
| Caroline Harker | Character from the TV show "Middlemarch" |
| Caroline Piasecki | Character from the novel "One Day" by David Nicholls |
| Caroline | Character from the novel "The Child in Time" by Ian McEwan |
| Caroline Faraday | Character from the TV show "Black Mirror" |
| Caroline Aranha | Character from the TV show "The Mechanism" |
| Caroline Miller | Character from the novel "The Night Watch" by Sarah Waters |
| Caroline Haloway | Character from the book series "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver |