Carolina name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German, Germanic, Dutch, English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish

Usage: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Nordic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Carolina

c(a)-roli-na

Meaning: Little and Womanly, Joy, Song of Happiness, Feminine Variant of Charles, Manly, Man and Husband

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What does Carolina mean?
Variations of Carolina
Middle Names for Carolina
How popular is Carolina?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Carolina
Sibling Names for Carolina
Famous People Named Carolina
Lists having Carolina

What does Carolina mean?

Used in Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Spanish, Nordic and Finnish persistent and customary, Carolina is used as a gender insensitive name, Carolina means "Little and Womanly, Joy, Song of Happiness, Feminine Variant of Charles, Manly, Man or Husband" came from Portuguese, Old High German, Spanish, English, Germanic, Dutch and Italian.

Carolina is variation of eternal and admired Coralie. Coralie is English equivalent of Cora. Commonly Accepted and Perpetual Coralie has its origin in English and Greek, Coralie means "Coral and Maiden" is used prevalently in English and French.

Carolina is variation of imperishable and loved Carola. Carola is variant of immutable and prevalent Carol. Also Carola is version of persistent and predominant Caroline. Carola is derivation of Charles. Also Carola is resulted from Charlotte.

Carola is feminine variation of Carolus or. Also Carola is feminine version of Carolus. Trendy and Ever lasting Carola is originated from Old High German and English languages, Carola means "Husband, Song of Joy and Song of Happiness".

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How do I pronounce Carolina?

The two syllabled name Carolina is pronounced, c(a)-roli-na. The other ways to say the name is car(o)-lina.

Variants of Carolina

Carolus, Cara, Coralie, Carola, Cora, Caroline, Carol, Caro, Carolin, Anacarolina, Anna, Arline, Carla, Carleen

Names that rhyme with Carolina

How popular is the name Carolina?

a popular name in United States having over 43106 recievers in 159 years of usage. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2004, the moniker grabbed the 254th spot and 1269 baby girls were given the name.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 47 times Also, Carolina was among the popular names in Spain. Since emerging in 2002 around 11010 babies have been given the given name.

When at the peak of its usage in 2003, the moniker grabbed the 42nd spot and 1129 baby girls were given the name. However after 15 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 7 times

Carolina was a common name in Sweden. Over 691 babies have been named Carolina since 1998. At the peak of its usage in 1998,.

After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Carolina is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 845 on girl names chart when 44 babies were named Carolina. There are over 548 babies that have been given the name Carolina in England and Wales.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1911 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 1924, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 483 on girl names chart when 48 babies were named Carolina.

There are over 1193 babies that have been given the name Carolina in France. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 149 on girl names chart when 45 babies were named Carolina. Over 724 babies in Switzerland have been named Carolina.

Carolina is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1964 and peaked in 1964 when it ranked 372nd.

During its 21 years of usage in Belgium, it had made up to just the top 600 girl names. There are over 187 babies that have been given the name Carolina in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Carolina is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 700 have the name as well as in, Brazil and Chile. Also the baby name is popular in Argentina, Angola, Italy, Colombia, Mozambique, Philippines, Venezuela, Portugal, Peru, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Bolivia, Paraguay, South Africa, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Uruguay, El Salvador, Panama, Tanzania and East Timor.

As per our estimate, over 1190000 people has been named Carolina globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	424	725
2022	0	0	476	662
2021	0	0	508	606
2020	0	0	451	681
2019	0	0	413	756
2018	0	0	419	739
2017	0	0	439	722
2016	0	0	421	774
2015	0	0	431	732
2014	0	0	407	787

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Facts

Carolina in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	492	13703	16942
	0	0	0	2401
	5	-2	5947	10026
	5	-2	179	311
	5	0	522	0

What numerology tells about Carolina?

You easily adapt to new environments and want to hang around with new people. You have no problem standing up for what's right, no matter if it concerns you, someone you know or someone you've just met. You would climb the highest rock if that's necessary to accomplish something you want badly. People see you as a stubborn and inflexible person. When it comes to romance, you prefer to stay single and don't obsess over stupid things such as cheating, jealousy, lack of freedom and all those relationship stuff.

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Gerardus - Illustrous Germanic Gerardus is principally used in English and Danish is a baby boy name. Gerardus is equivalent of Gérard in Latin language
Matthijs - Celebrated and Modernistic Matthijs came from Hebrew is used in Dutch, meaning of Matthijs is "Gift of Yahweh" is used as a baby boy name
Bertram - Meaning of Bertram is The Elements Berht Meaning Bright Famous, Shiny Raven or Brilliant or Raven has its origin in Old High German and Germanic used predominantly in Finnish, Icelandic and Swedish is bestowed upon boys. In 1933, predominant Bertram was the 497th most popular name on baby boy chart in United States
Stefanus is originated from Old Greek, Stefanus means "The Crowned or The Crowned" used particulary in Finnish, Dutch and Norwegian is bestowed upon boys

Anteunette is used in Dutch is a baby girl name, Anteunette means "That Feeds on Flower and Priceless Inestimable" came from Latin. Anteunette is derivation of Antonia.

Middle names for Carolina

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Sibling Names for Carolina

If you're looking for sibling names to go with the beautiful name 'Carolina', you're in the right place! We've compiled a list of names that complement Carolina perfectly, whether you're having a boy or a girl. From classic names to modern ones, there's something here for every taste and style. Check out our top picks below.

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Famous people named Carolina

Carolina Maria de Jesus, Brazilian writer
Carolina Nairne, Scottish songwriter
Carolina Escolano,
Carolina Henriette MacGillavry, Dutch chemist and crystallographer
Carolina Rincón, Mexican actress from Navojoa, Sonora
Carolina Salgado, Portuguese public figure best
Carolina Michaëlis de Vasconcelos, German-Portuguese romanist
Carolina Peleritti, Argentine actress and former fashion model
Carolina Ferraz, Brazilian actress
Carolina Klüft, retired Swedish track and field athlete
Carolina Barco, Colombian-American diplomat,
Carolina Kostner, Italian figure skater
Carolina Herrera, Venezuelan fashion designer and for dressing various First Ladies
Carolina Morace, former Italian football player

Carolina Solberg Salgado, Brazilian beach volleyball player
Carolina Pascual, Spanish Individual Rhythmic Gymnast
Carolina Tejera, Venezuelan model and actress
Carolina la O, Colombian Salsa and Tropical music singer
Carolina Izsak, Venezuelan beauty queen
Carolina Coronado, Spanish author considered the equivalent of contemporary Romantic authors like Rosalía de Castro
Carolina Tohá, Chilean politician from the Party for Democracy
Carolina Parra, guitarist and drummer for the Brazilian indie-electro band CSS
Carolina Morán, Mexican actress
Carolina Rain, American country music group composed of Jeremy Baxter
Carolina Gynning, Swedish glamour model, actress, author
Carolina Bermudez, Nicaraguan-American radio presenter, formerly of 'Elvis Duran and the Morning Show' in New York City on WHTZ

Carolina Kuhlman, Swedish stage actress
Carolina Cristancho in Por amarte tanto as Actress
Carolina McCullough in JFK as Actress
Carolina Betancourt in Sueños lejanos as Actress
Carolina Cuervo in A Ton of Luck as Actress
Carolina Rosi in Abraham as Actress
Carolina Adriana Herrera in Nadja as Miscellaneous Crew
Carolina Valsagna in Desamparo de la tercera edad as Actress
Carolina Giammetta in Venus as Actress
Carolina Cañada in Bad Karma as Actress
Carolina Arregui MarÃa Carolina Arregui Vuskovic is a Chilean television actress.
Carolina Acevedo is renowned for her acting in TV series La Ley del Corazón

In 1914 adventure and drama movie, Cabiria, Carolina Catena characterized Cabiria da piccola and as a Child.
Carolina Cotton, from 1952 action and adventure movie Blue Canadian Rockies, who characterized Carolina Cotton.
In 1995 mystery, thriller film, La Rubia de Kennedy, Carolina Fadic played La Rubia de Kennedy.
In 1999 drama flick, Questo è il giardino, Carolina Freschi played Laura.
Carolina Otero, from 1918 film L'autunno dell'amore, who played the N.
In 1918, Carolina White characterized the role of Rosa Ventura in comedy, drama film My Cousin.
Carolina Felline, from 2009 drama flick La vita dispari, who portrayed Maddalena.
Carolina Pla, from 2006 comedy, sci-fi movie Heads of Control: The Gorul Baheu Brain Expedition, who portrayed Disturbed Woman.

Carolina Bianchi portrayed critical character of Ana in 2020 drama movie Todos os Mortos.
In 1978, Carolina Lanuza played the role of N in drama, thriller film Terremoto en Guatemala.
Carolina Presno portrayed vital character of N in 2001 film Los desconocidos.
Carolina Touceda, from 2001 thriller flick The Diva and the Falcon: Gothic Tragedy in a Montevideo Town, who characterized N.
In 2003, Carolina Barcos portrayed the role of Patricia in comedy film Got Papers?.
In 2002 flick, Samba Canção, Carolina Duarte characterized Lila Lessa.
Carolina Oliva, from 2008 comedy film Mansacue, who played Paola.
In 2004, Carolina Manrique played the role of Detective Michelle Garcia in thriller movie Eidetic.
In 2000 action and adventure flick, Orpheus & Eurydice, Carolina Liriti portrayed Eurydice.

In 1988 drama flick, Nostalgia por lo físico, Carolina Padilla portrayed N.
In 2013 drama and mystery movie, Claire, Carolina Castro played Nancy.
Carolina Silva, from 2004 drama film La estación ausente, who played the Lucia.
In 2013, Carolina Cano played the role of Juan Carlos' Sister in romance flick Quizás Mañana.
Carolina Besuievsky characterized key character of Dueña casa in 2016 comedy film Las toninas van al Este.
In 2007 drama film, La clase, Carolina Riveros characterized Tita.
In 2008 action film, Nexo, Carolina Castellano characterized N.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
SCB- Statistikmyndigheten, https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subject-area/population/general-statistics/name-statistics/

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