Karolina
Karolina is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free woman.
Origin and history
Karolina is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived as a Latinized feminine form of Carolus (Charles). It is widely used across Slavic, Germanic, and Scandinavian countries. In the United States, it is recognized as a classic European variation of Caroline or Carolina.
Popularity in the United States
4,676 babies in the United States have been named Karolina since 1880. It ranks #2557 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1266.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.5 %)
- TX (22.5 %)
- IL (21.5 %)
- NY (12.1 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 176 |
| 1990-2000 | 798 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,489 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,242 |
| 2020-2029 | 908 |
Famous people named Karolina
- Karolina Kurkova: Model, Actress
- Karolina Pliskova: Tennis player
- Karolina Muchova: Tennis player
Nicknames
Karol, Lina, Kara
Fun facts
- Karolina is the primary spelling of Caroline/Carolina across Polish, Czech, Swedish, and Lithuanian speech communities.
- The name was borne by numerous European royals, including Karolina Augusta of Bavaria, Empress of Austria.