How Many People Are Named Carolin?

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

Carolin
Very Rare
German

Carolin is a very rare female name, with only 969 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 340,629 Americans. This classic name peaked way back in 1942 with 39 births, and it's still going strong, though most folks named Carolin are over 60.

~229
Living in US
1 in 1,447,377
Americans
1942
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Caring Determined
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and generous, always looking out for others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

42,459
Worldwide Bearers
#21,162
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
27,703
🇺🇸 United States
3,244
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,347
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,189
🇸🇪 Sweden
945
🇳🇬 Nigeria
769
🇺🇬 Uganda
577
🇦🇹 Austria
475
🇪🇬 Egypt
434
🇨🇱 Chile
428

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
969 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
213
Would be under 30 (17%)
332
Would be 30–60 (26%)
710
Would be over 60 (57%)

All 1,255 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: 1942

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
99

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

📜 Carolin Through the Generations

Carolin has been around for generations, but its popularity has remained stable over time. With 969 living individuals in the US, it's clear that Carolin is a name that doesn't change much. The majority of those named Carolin are over 60, indicating a strong connection to an older generation. In fact, 57% of people named Carolin fall into this age group, showing how the name has endured through the decades without losing its charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 22
Missouri 6
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 5

⭐ Famous People Named Carolin

Carolin is a given name. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carolin's German roots

📄 About the Name Carolin

How Many People Have the Name Carolin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 229 people in the United States currently share the name Carolin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,447,377 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carolin a Common or Rare Name?

Carolin 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 Carolin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Carolin Most Popular?

The name Carolin reached peak popularity in 1942, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Carolin?

Approximately 229 people named Carolin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 229. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,447,377 Americans.

Is Carolin a rare name?

Carolin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,447,377 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carolin mean?

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

Is Carolin more male or female?

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

When was Carolin most popular?

Carolin peaked in 1942 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US229
All-Time Births229
1 in X1 in 1,447,377
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1942
World Rank#21,162
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.