Caro
girl nameCaro entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #920 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#920
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #920 |
| 1890s | #1332 |
| 1900s | #1951 |
| 1910s | #3424 |
| 1920s | #3940 |
| 1930s | #3667 |
| 1940s | #4145 |
| 1950s | #4428 |
| 1960s | #6167 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Caro are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caro alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caro in 2025?
- Caro is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caro most popular?
- Caro peaked in 1883, reaching #920 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caro with classmates?
- Caro will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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