Caroline

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhl-eyen ]

Boy Name #23,307 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Caroline is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-uhl-eyen.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,307
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Caroie

Also a Girl Name

Caroline is also used as a girl name, ranked #92.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caroline

Is Caroline a boy or girl name?

Caroline is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23307. As a girl name, it is ranked #92. Caroline is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Caroline?

Caroline is pronounced k-EHR-uhl-eyen.

How popular is the name Caroline?

Caroline is currently ranked #23307 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Caroline?

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

Is Caroline a common or rare name?

Caroline is an uncommon name, ranked #23307 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Cay, Carie, and Caroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.