Carolina

Pronunciation: [ k-ehr-uhl-EYEN-uh ]

Boy Name #38,865 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carolina is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ehr-uhl-EYEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Carolina often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #38,865
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Caroie

Also a Girl Name

Carolina is also used as a girl name, ranked #428.

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Similar Names

Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carolina

Is Carolina a boy or girl name?

Carolina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38865. As a girl name, it is ranked #428. Carolina is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carolina?

Carolina is pronounced k-ehr-uhl-EYEN-uh.

How popular is the name Carolina?

Carolina is currently ranked #38865 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carolina?

Common nicknames for Carolina include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie.

Is Carolina a common or rare name?

Carolina is an uncommon name, ranked #38865 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carolina

Carolina is a boy name .

Is Carolina a boy or girl name? Carolina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,865 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #428. Carolina is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carolina is currently ranked #38,865 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carolina include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.