Caron
Pronunciation: [ k-ahr-AWN ]
Caron is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,684 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Caron first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 1,023 babies have been named Caron in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caron is past its peak , currently ranked #8,684 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,684
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Nicknames
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Caron is also used as a girl name, ranked #23499.
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About the Name Caron
Caron is a boy name .
Is Caron a boy or girl name? Caron is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,684 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,499. Caron is more commonly used as a boy name.
Caron is currently ranked #8,684 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caron include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis