Caroline
Meaning: Free woman; strong and womanly
Origin: Latin Carolus, French Caroline — feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #207
Total births: 1,907
History: Caroline peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The name has an elegant, composed character. Caroline represents Australian women who carried themselves with quiet sophistication in a culture that sometimes values loudness.
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| Current rank (1981) | #84 |
| Babies named Caroline in 1981 | 94 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,907 |
| Peak year | 1979 (119 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #65 |
| Years in records | 1957–1981 (20 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Caroline
What does the name Caroline mean?
Caroline means “Free woman; strong and womanly” from Latin Carolus, French Caroline — feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man) roots.
What is the origin of the name Caroline?
Caroline has Latin Carolus, French Caroline — feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man) origin. The traditional meaning is “Free woman; strong and womanly”.
How popular is Caroline in Australia?
Caroline ranked #84 in Australia in 1981 — given to 94 babies that year.
When was Caroline most popular?
Caroline peaked in 1979 with 119 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Caroline a boy or girl name?
Caroline is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Carolines in registered births are female.
Is the name Caroline rising or falling in popularity?
Caroline has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #69 in 1976 to #84 in 1981.
How long has Caroline been recorded in Australia?
Caroline appears in birth records in Australia across 20 years — from 1957 through 1981.