Carolin
Carolin is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,655 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carolin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 837 babies have been named Carolin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carolin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,655 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,655
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Carolin
Carolin is a girl name .
Carolin is currently ranked #11,655 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carolin include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carolin include Caroline, Carolina, Carolyn, Carol, Carolynn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis