Caroline Girl
Origin(s)
French; Latin
Meaning
French: free man; Latin: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Caroline is derived from the Latin name Carolus, which means 'man' or 'free man.' It became popular in France during the 17th century and has since spread to various cultures. The name has been borne by several queens and princesses throughout history, contributing to its royal connotations. Caroline has also been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the 18th century.
Trend Summary
Caroline has remained a consistently popular name in the United States, often ranking within the top 100 names for girls.
Similar Names
Cassandra, Gabrielle, Juliette, Isabelle, Madeline, Evelyn, Lillian, Vivienne
Variants
- Carole
- Carol
International Variants
- Carolina (Spanish)
- Karolina (Polish)
- Carole (French)
- Karoline (German)
Famous people named Caroline
Caroline Kennedy is an American author, attorney, and diplomat, known for being the daughter of President John F. Kennedy.
Caroline Wozniacki is a retired Danish professional tennis player, who was ranked world No. 1 in singles for 71 weeks.
Caroline Herschel was a German astronomer and the first woman to be paid for her work in astronomy.
Caroline Flack was a British television and radio presenter, known for hosting the reality show Love Island.
Fictional characters named Caroline
Caroline Forbes is a character from the television series The Vampire Diaries, known for her transformation from a high school student to a vampire.
Caroline Hertig is a character in the video game series The Witcher, known for her role in the storyline involving the protagonist.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caroline was first seen in the United States in 1880. Caroline has ranked as high as #145 nationally which occurred in 2000 and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and California. In the past 5 years the name Caroline has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caroline (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 297 | |
NC | 166 | |
GA | 144 | |
FL | 141 | |
CA | 110 | |
TN | 110 | |
OH | 107 | |
VA | 107 | |
AL | 101 | |
PA | 95 | |
IN | 87 | |
NY | 82 | |
IL | 78 | |
KY | 76 | |
MO | 74 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 306 |
1881 | 316 |
1882 | 304 |
1883 | 321 |
1884 | 380 |
1885 | 399 |
1886 | 370 |
1887 | 398 |
1888 | 458 |
1889 | 491 |
1890 | 455 |
1891 | 402 |
1892 | 476 |
1893 | 483 |
1894 | 473 |
1895 | 484 |
1896 | 437 |
1897 | 456 |
1898 | 441 |
1899 | 393 |
1900 | 455 |
1901 | 406 |
1902 | 452 |
1903 | 389 |
1904 | 429 |
1905 | 407 |
1906 | 409 |
1907 | 437 |
1908 | 449 |
1909 | 443 |
1910 | 553 |
1911 | 550 |
1912 | 785 |
1913 | 805 |
1914 | 989 |
1915 | 1,402 |
1916 | 1,385 |
1917 | 1,368 |
1918 | 1,458 |
1919 | 1,296 |
1920 | 1,436 |
1921 | 1,425 |
1922 | 1,269 |
1923 | 1,304 |
1924 | 1,302 |
1925 | 1,193 |
1926 | 1,217 |
1927 | 1,167 |
1928 | 1,189 |
1929 | 1,192 |
1930 | 1,160 |
1931 | 1,125 |
1932 | 1,103 |
1933 | 1,050 |
1934 | 1,069 |
1935 | 1,048 |
1936 | 1,075 |
1937 | 1,094 |
1938 | 1,115 |
1939 | 1,005 |
1940 | 1,161 |
1941 | 1,173 |
1942 | 1,390 |
1943 | 1,353 |
1944 | 1,212 |
1945 | 1,015 |
1946 | 1,090 |
1947 | 1,150 |
1948 | 1,080 |
1949 | 1,001 |
1950 | 879 |
1951 | 919 |
1952 | 916 |
1953 | 885 |
1954 | 771 |
1955 | 742 |
1956 | 702 |
1957 | 1,137 |
1958 | 990 |
1959 | 1,044 |
1960 | 1,209 |
1961 | 2,199 |
1962 | 1,989 |
1963 | 1,690 |
1964 | 2,106 |
1965 | 1,815 |
1966 | 1,551 |
1967 | 1,450 |
1968 | 1,412 |
1969 | 1,352 |
1970 | 1,371 |
1971 | 1,215 |
1972 | 1,071 |
1973 | 1,112 |
1974 | 1,197 |
1975 | 1,231 |
1976 | 1,224 |
1977 | 1,204 |
1978 | 1,308 |
1979 | 1,354 |
1980 | 1,313 |
1981 | 1,391 |
1982 | 1,537 |
1983 | 1,484 |
1984 | 1,632 |
1985 | 1,751 |
1986 | 1,802 |
1987 | 2,047 |
1988 | 2,326 |
1989 | 2,661 |
1990 | 2,819 |
1991 | 2,843 |
1992 | 3,176 |
1993 | 3,083 |
1994 | 3,452 |
1995 | 3,799 |
1996 | 4,466 |
1997 | 4,439 |
1998 | 4,276 |
1999 | 4,474 |
2000 | 5,022 |
2001 | 4,864 |
2002 | 4,657 |
2003 | 4,585 |
2004 | 4,379 |
2005 | 3,973 |
2006 | 3,791 |
2007 | 3,408 |
2008 | 3,543 |
2009 | 3,624 |
2010 | 3,360 |
2011 | 3,370 |
2012 | 3,420 |
2013 | 3,983 |
2014 | 4,347 |
2015 | 4,333 |
2016 | 4,437 |
2017 | 4,294 |
2018 | 4,167 |
2019 | 3,919 |
2020 | 3,362 |
2021 | 3,202 |
2022 | 3,029 |
2023 | 2,868 |
2024 | 2,720 |