Caroline
Female name · ★ Classic
96,022
Total Births
2000
Peak Year
#83
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Caroline
Caroline is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 96,022 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 2000s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 6,449 births |
| 1890s | 5,146 births |
| 1900s | 4,274 births |
| 1910s | 5,534 births |
| 1920s | 5,342 births |
| 1930s | 4,626 births |
| 1940s | 4,697 births |
| 1950s | 3,611 births |
| 1960s | 6,581 births |
| 1970s | 4,841 births |
| 1980s | 6,937 births |
| 1990s | 14,264 births |
| 2000s | 15,150 births |
| 2010s | 6,433 births |
| 2020s | 2,137 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caroline?
Caroline has been given to 96,022 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2000 with 1,929 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #83.
Is Caroline a boy or girl name?
Caroline is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Caroline most popular?
Caroline was most popular in 2000, when 1,929 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Caroline?
Caroline first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).