Caribbean
Pronunciation: [ k-er-IHB-ee-uhn ]
Caribbean is a girl baby name. Ranked #50,657 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
Caribbean first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 5 babies have been named Caribbean in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caribbean is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,657 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,657
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Caribbean
Caribbean is a girl name .
Caribbean is currently ranked #50,657 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caribbean include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caribbean include Carina, Carissa . 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