Caroline
French girl's name meaning “free woman”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- French
- Meaning
- free woman
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #83
- Born in 2023
- 2,868
Meaning & origin
Caroline is a French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic, 'free man'. It has long been a royal name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Caroline ranked #83 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,868 US girls were given the name Caroline.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #56 in 2018
“Unranked” means Caroline was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Callie, Caro, Carrie
Caroline: frequently asked questions
What does the name Caroline mean?
Caroline is a French name meaning "free woman". Caroline is a French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic, 'free man'. It has long been a royal name.
Where does the name Caroline come from?
Caroline is of French origin. Caroline is a French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic, 'free man'. It has long been a royal name.
Is Caroline a boy or a girl name?
Caroline is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Caroline?
In 2023, 2,868 US girls were given the name Caroline.
Is Caroline a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Caroline ranked #83 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Caroline?
Common nicknames for Caroline include Callie, Caro, Carrie.