Autumn vs Caroline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Autumn

Girl #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the fall season"

Origin: Latin (autumnus)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
3,030
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Autie

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Caroline

Girl #92 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, free man"

Origin: Germanic (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#92
Total SSA Count
2,720
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carrie, Caro, Carol

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Popularity Comparison

Autumn Rank #79
Caroline Rank #92

Autumn is more popular, ranked #79 vs #92 for Caroline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Autumn ___

  • Autumn Rose
  • Autumn Grace
  • Autumn Jade
  • Autumn Skye
  • Autumn Claire
  • Autumn Faye

Caroline ___

  • Caroline Grace
  • Caroline Anne
  • Caroline Rose
  • Caroline Elizabeth
  • Caroline Jane
  • Caroline Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Autumn

Ivy Summer June River Wren

If you choose Caroline

Charlotte Eleanor William Henry Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autumn or Caroline more popular?

Autumn is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Caroline at #92 in the United States.

What do Autumn and Caroline mean?

Autumn means "the fall season" (Latin (autumnus) origin). Caroline means "free woman, free man" (Germanic (Karl) origin).

Are Autumn and Caroline boy or girl names?

Autumn is primarily a girl name. Caroline is primarily a girl name.

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