Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Caroline.
National Rank (2025)
#96
All-Time Peak Rank
#55 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
250,410
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Caroline Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Caroline
According to SSA data, Caroline achieved its highest historical rank of #55 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 5,022 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 38.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Caroline scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-38.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,022Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
46yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,743
1890s:4,500
1900s:4,276
1910s:10,591
1920s:12,694
1930s:10,844
1940s:11,625
1950s:8,985
1960s:16,770
1970s:12,287
1980s:17,943
1990s:36,827
2000s:41,850
2010s:39,633
2020s:17,842
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCa-ro-line
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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