Caroline
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Free Woman; Strong
Background: The name Caroline originates from the French name 'Caroline,' which is a feminine form of 'Charles.' This in turn derives from the Latin 'Carolus,' meaning 'free man' or 'man.' Additionally, the name is linked to the Italian 'Carolina,' which also carries similar meanings of strength and freedom.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#165
Total births
248,055
Most popular decade
2000s
(125,679 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-33 ranks)
Years in Top 100
45
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1891
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #963
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 30
- Peak rank
- #2,245
- Most recent year
- 2014
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,716
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 306
- First year rank
- #75
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak year births
- 5,022
- Peak rank
- #65
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,720
- Recent rank
- #92
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).