Carolene
girl nameCarolene entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1316 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1316
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4449 |
| 1920s | #4168 |
| 1930s | #2203 |
| 1940s | #1836 |
| 1950s | #2994 |
| 1960s | #3751 |
| 1970s | #7286 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Carolene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carolene alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carolene in 2025?
- Carolene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carolene most popular?
- Carolene peaked in 1938, reaching #1316 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carolene with classmates?
- Carolene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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