Caroline
KAR-ə-line
Popularity
#92
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
248,055
Peak Year
#5,029 in 2000
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The feminine form of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles, meaning 'free man'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Caroline Kennedy
American author, attorney, and diplomat
Caroline Rhea
Canadian actress and comedian
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