The baby name Caraline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-ə-leen (IPA: /ˈkærəliːn/); sometimes KAR-ə-line (IPA: /ˈkærəlaɪn/).
The baby name Caraline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-ə-leen (IPA: /ˈkærəliːn/); sometimes KAR-ə-line (IPA: /ˈkærəlaɪn/).
Caraline is in Origin.
Caraline is a modern English spelling variant of Caroline, the French feminine form of Carolus, itself from the Germanic Karl meaning “man, free man,” now understood as “free person.” Via Latin Carolina and French Caroline, the name entered English with a regal sheen; Caraline retains the same roots while softening the look with the -aline ending reminiscent of Adaline or Emmeline.
Documented sporadically in 18th–19th‑century British and American records - often as an alternate or phonetic rendering of Caroline - Caraline remains rare but familiar. Related forms include Caroline, Carolina, Carolyn, Karoline, Karolina, Carolyne, and Karaline. Diminutives and nicknames span Carrie, Caro, Callie, Carly, and Lina. The enduring meaning evokes freedom and independent spirit, giving Caraline a classic foundation with a slightly lyrical, vintage twist.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #898 | 19 | 8,487 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Caraline is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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