Carolin
girl nameCarolin entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1278 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1278
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2928 |
| 1920s | #4630 |
| 1930s | #2855 |
| 1940s | #1603 |
| 1950s | #2642 |
| 1960s | #3460 |
| 1970s | #6270 |
| 1980s | #6663 |
| 1990s | #7299 |
| 2000s | #9017 |
| 2010s | #11518 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Carolin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carolin alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carolin in 2025?
- Carolin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carolin most popular?
- Carolin peaked in 1942, reaching #1278 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carolin with classmates?
- Carolin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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