Caron
girl nameCaron entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #742 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1937–2025
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rank today
#742
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2907 |
| 1940s | #1263 |
| 1950s | #1054 |
| 1960s | #1288 |
| 1970s | #1902 |
| 1980s | #4735 |
| 1990s | #7973 |
| 2000s | #11324 |
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Caron are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caron alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caron in 2025?
- Caron is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caron most popular?
- Caron peaked in 1956, reaching #742 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caron with classmates?
- Caron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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