How Many People Are Named Carine?

Complete statistics for the name Carine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Carine
Very Rare
French

Carine is a rare French name, very uncommon in the US with only 538 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 613,812 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1981 when 19 babies were named Carine, but its usage has been declining since then.

~179
Living in US
1 in 1,851,672
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Charming Elegant Sophisticated
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

336,520
Worldwide Bearers
#3,094
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
125,908
🇧🇪 Belgium
39,128
🇫🇷 France
34,144
🇨🇲 Cameroon
26,899
🇧🇷 Brazil
24,969
🇧🇮 Burundi
18,103
🇷🇼 Rwanda
15,953
🇹🇩 Chad
8,279
🇲🇬 Madagascar
7,255
🇧🇯 Benin
4,452

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
538 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
163
Would be under 30 (26%)
360
Would be 30–60 (58%)
94
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 617 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
57
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Carine Through the Generations

Carine has seen a steady presence in the United States over the decades, though it never reached widespread popularity. With 538 individuals currently named Carine in the country, the name's distribution across different age groups reveals an interesting pattern. The majority of people named Carine are aged between 30 and 60, accounting for 59% of the total, while 26% are under 30 and 15% are over 60. This suggests that Carine was most popular among parents during the early 1980s, with fewer new Carines being born each year since then.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 15
California 5

⭐ Famous People Named Carine

Carine is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:Cairine Wilson (1885–1962), Canadian senator Carine Adler, Brazilian film director Carine Goren, Israeli pastry chef, cookbook author, and television baking show host Carine Roitfeld, French businesswoman, editor-in-chief of French Vogue (magazine) Carine Russo, Belgian politician and a member of Ecolo Carine Mbuh Ndoum Yoh, Cameroonian footballer Carine Tardieu, French filmmaker Carine Quadros, Brazilian actress Carine Mambou, Cameroonian journalist writer and entrepreneur…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Carine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carine's French roots

📄 About the Name Carine

How Many People Have the Name Carine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 179 people in the United States currently share the name Carine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,851,672 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carine a Common or Rare Name?

Carine is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Carine Most Popular?

The name Carine reached peak popularity in 1981, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Carine?

Approximately 179 people named Carine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 179. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,851,672 Americans.

Is Carine a rare name?

Carine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,851,672 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carine mean?

The meaning and origin of Carine are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Carine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Carine are male and 100% are female.

When was Carine most popular?

Carine peaked in 1981 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US179
All-Time Births179
1 in X1 in 1,851,672
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1981
World Rank#3,094
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.