US Popularity:878
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.

Common Nicknames for Carolina

What’s not to like about the name Carolina? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Carolina

How Popular Is The Name Carolina?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Carolina is currently #1911 on The Bump
Girl:Carolina is currently #1326 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Carolina is currently #878 in U.S. births
Girl:Carolina is currently #428 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#428
in 2024
- 4
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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