Caraline
Every Caraline since 1970 — 1,108 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caraline
Caraline is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,206 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,108 American babies have been named Caraline. Its peak came in 2011, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caraline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caraline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,206 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,989 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,418 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,508 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,745 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,783 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,562 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,514 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,314 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,068 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,613 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,601 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,133 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,935 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,060 |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,699 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,374 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,377 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,753 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,277 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,283 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,838 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,890 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,405 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,796 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,552 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,047 |
| 1990 | 10 | #7,969 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,526 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,129 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caraline in 2025?
Caraline ranked #7,206 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caraline?
1,108 babies have been named Caraline in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caraline most popular?
Caraline peaked in 2011, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Caraline a boy or girl name?
Caraline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caraline rising or falling?
Caraline is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.