Carolina
c(a)-roli-na,
car(o)-lina
US Popularity:868
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Free man, freeholder
Carolina is a girl’s name of Latin origin. It’s a feminine form of Charles, the English and French form of the Latin Carolus. The name ultimately derives from the German name Karl, meaning “free man” or “freeholder.” If you’re hoping baby will grow up to have a free-spirited, independent nature, this could be the perfect name! Other feminine variants of this name include Caroline, Carol, Carole, Charlotte, and Carla, among others. Carolina is most commonly used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, with Karolina used in German, Scandinavian, Polish, Hungarian, and Slovenian.
Carolina Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Carolina is currently #2394 on The Bump
Girl:Carolina is currently #1051 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Carolina is currently #868 in U.S. births
Girl:Carolina is currently #319 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#868
in 2023
+ 80
from 2022
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