Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, French
Meaning: Classic and elegant name meaning 'strong' or 'free man'.
Pronunciation: KAR-uh-lin, /ˈkærəˌlaɪn/, K EH R AH L AY N
Popularity Rank: #390
Derived from the French name Carolus, meaning 'strong' or 'man', Caroline also has roots in Latin and means 'free man'. It is a classic and elegant name with royal connotations.
The name Caroline is of Latin, French origin and means Classic and elegant name meaning 'strong' or 'free man'., Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Womanly, Little, Beautiful Woman, Joy, Carl, Female Version of Charles, Song of Happiness, Little and Womanly. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Caroline is commonly found in France, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAR-uh-lin
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkærəˌlaɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH R AH L AY N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Caroline is recorded 140,133 times globally, ranking it as the 390th most common name worldwide.
Caroline is most prevalent in France, with 41,635 occurrences, making it the 62th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Caroline is found among 1 in every 15 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #62 | 1 : 31 |
| United Kingdom | #105 | 1 : 26 |
| United States of America | #403 | 1 : 125 |
| South Africa | #190 | 1 : 307 |
| Belgium | #37 | 1 : 43 |
| Brazil | #181 | 1 : 121 |
| Ireland | #29 | 1 : 15 |
| Netherlands | #242 | 1 : 94 |
| Sweden | #59 | 1 : 32 |
| Canada | #155 | 1 : 119 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Caroline from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:57 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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I think the name Caroline is sweet and pleasant i like it.