Carolina
boy nameCarolina entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #3109 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#3109
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3953 |
| 1930s | #3252 |
| 1940s | #3307 |
| 1970s | #4842 |
| 1980s | #5028 |
| 1990s | #7600 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Carolina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carolina alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carolina most popular?
- Carolina peaked in 1944, reaching #3109 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carolina with classmates?
- Carolina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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