Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Caroline
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2000
#96 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2000
Peak births
5,022
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
1880Peak 20002025
Quick answers about Caroline
How many people are named Caroline?
An estimated 194,186 living Americans are named Caroline.
How rare is Caroline?
Caroline is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,646 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 47.3% from its 2000 peak. It was the #96 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Caroline?
The median age of a living American named Caroline is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 42 years old.
Is Caroline still popular?
Somewhat. Caroline has been declining since its 2000 peak and registered 2,646 births in 2025.
Peak year
2000
Decline from peak
47.3%
2025
2,646
All-time
250,410