Karoline
Karoline is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free woman; derived from the Germanic 'Karl' meaning 'free man'.
Origin and history
Karoline is a Germanic feminine name, serving as the German and Scandinavian spelling variant of Caroline. It ultimately derives from the male name Charles, meaning 'free man'. In the United States, it remains a less common, distinctively stylized alternative to the classic Caroline.
Popularity in the United States
3,862 babies in the United States have been named Karoline since 1880. It ranks #2842 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1555.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.7 %)
- CA (25.1 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 58 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 231 |
| 1970-1980 | 225 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 519 |
| 2000-2010 | 768 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,115 |
| 2020-2029 | 548 |
Famous people named Karoline
- Karoline Leavitt: Political advisor, Press secretary
- Karoline Herfurth: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Karo, Karrie, Kara, Line
Fun facts
- Karoline has been historically favored by German, Austrian, and Scandinavian royalty for centuries.
- The 'K' spelling gives the traditional English 'Caroline' a distinct Central European flair.