Carolina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced kair-uh-LEE-nuh · 4 syllables
From Italian Carolina or its etymon Latin Carolina, from Carolus (“Charles”) + -ina (feminine diminutive suffix). By surface analysis, Carol (male given name) + -ina (feminine diminutive suffix). Doublet of Caroline. The U.S. states are named for Charles I of England.
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- kair-uh-LEE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #405
- US babies a year
- about 854 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Carolina?
Carolina was the #405 name in the US in 2025, given to 769 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #405 |
| England & Wales | #970 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| France | #811 |
| Norway | #453 |
How old are people named Carolina?
Half of US adults named Carolina are older than 31; most are between 19 and 66. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Carolina
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Carolina have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Carolina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Carolina
How do you pronounce Carolina?
Carolina is pronounced kair-uh-LEE-nuh.
How popular is the name Carolina?
Carolina was the #405 name in the US in 2025, given to 769 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Carolina?
Half of US adults named Carolina are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 66.