Caroline is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Caroline in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1406
US Rank #92
About the Name Caroline
Caroline has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 206 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #182 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Caroline 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 #92, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Caroline
Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Caroline per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caroline in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Caroline has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 206 places in the last five years. Its peak was #182 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Caroline is more popular in the US (#92) than in the UK (#1406). 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.
Notable people named Caroline include: Caroline Wozniacki — Caroline Wozniacki is a Danish inactive professional tennis player.; Caroline Yadan — Caroline Yadan Pesah is a French politician serving as the Member of Parliament for the Eighth constituency for French residents overseas, and who previously...; Caroline Corr — Caroline Georgina Corr is an Irish singer and drummer for the Celtic folk rock band the Corrs..
Caroline ranks #92 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
23
UK babies named Caroline (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 206 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Caroline
Likely around 1 other Caroline in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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