Caroline
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhl-eyen ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caroline first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 243 babies have been named Caroline in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caroline is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,307 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,307
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Caroline
Caroline is a boy name .
Is Caroline a boy or girl name? Caroline is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,307 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #92. Caroline is more commonly used as a girl name.
Caroline is currently ranked #23,307 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caroline include Car, Caro, Caroy, Caroie, Carol, Caroly, Carolie, Ine, Iney, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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