Carolina
girl name#405 in 2025Carolina entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #254 in 2004, ranks #405 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#405
rank today
#254
peak (2004)
769
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #504 |
| 1890s | #602 |
| 1900s | #568 |
| 1910s | #655 |
| 1920s | #625 |
| 1930s | #652 |
| 1940s | #751 |
| 1950s | #928 |
| 1960s | #762 |
| 1970s | #651 |
| 1980s | #462 |
| 1990s | #290 |
| 2000s | #298 |
| 2010s | #421 |
| 2020s | #449 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carolina has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida.
Living bearers
About 43,000 people named Carolina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carolina alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carolina in 2025?
- Carolina ranks #405 among US girl names in 2025, with 769 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carolina most popular?
- Carolina peaked in 2004, reaching #254 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carolina with classmates?
- Carolina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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