Caroline
boy nameCaroline entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #963 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#963
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #963 |
| 1910s | #3410 |
| 1920s | #3658 |
| 1930s | #3437 |
| 1940s | #3116 |
| 1960s | #3913 |
| 1970s | #4687 |
| 1980s | #4887 |
| 1990s | #7343 |
| 2000s | #7487 |
| 2010s | #10717 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Caroline are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caroline 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 Caroline in 2025?
- Caroline is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Caroline most popular?
- Caroline peaked in 1891, reaching #963 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Caroline with classmates?
- Caroline will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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