Carlina
Every Carlina since 1942 — 1,184 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carlina
Carlina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,526 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 1,184 American babies have been named Carlina. Its peak came in 2012, when 32 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 Carlina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carlina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,526 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,812 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,646 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,815 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,060 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,693 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,713 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,443 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,472 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,347 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,381 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,351 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,515 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,723 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,345 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,419 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,316 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,124 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,598 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,847 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,620 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,453 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,520 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,373 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,528 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,703 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,721 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,748 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,005 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,196 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,600 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,421 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Carlina in 2025?
Carlina ranked #13,526 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carlina?
1,184 babies have been named Carlina in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carlina most popular?
Carlina peaked in 2012, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Carlina a boy or girl name?
Carlina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carlina rising or falling?
Carlina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.