Will my child share the name Carolina with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Carolina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Carolina in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Carolina becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Carolina has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 522 places in the last five years. Its peak was #845 in 2015. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Carolina popular in the US as well as the UK?

Carolina is more popular in the US (#428) than in the UK (#1491). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Carolina a popular baby name in the United States?

Carolina appears in the US top 500 at #428 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1491

Carolina

Carolina is a distinctive choice, ranked #1491 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Carolina in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1491

US Rank #428

About the Name Carolina

Carolina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 522 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #845 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Carolina is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #428, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.