The baby name Karoline is a Female name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-roh-leen (common English; approx. /kɑːˈroʊliːn/),ka-ROH-lee-nuh (German/Scandinavian; approx. /kaˈroːliːnə/).
Karoline is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Karoline is a Female name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-roh-leen (common English; approx. /kɑːˈroʊliːn/),ka-ROH-lee-nuh (German/Scandinavian; approx. /kaˈroːliːnə/).
Karoline is Germanic in Origin.
Karoline is the German and Scandinavian spelling of Caroline, the feminine form of Carolus, itself from the Proto-Germanic Karl meaning “free man.” As with its counterparts, the name conveys the sense of “free person” and has long carried a poised, classic tone across Europe.
The K‑spelling took root in German‑speaking lands and the Nordic countries from the 17th century, boosted by admiration for the Carolingian legacy (Charlemagne) and by royal and aristocratic bearers. It saw steady use through the 18th–19th centuries and remains familiar in Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Norway today, while English prefers Caroline/Carolyn. Notable namesakes include the Romantic poet Karoline von Günderrode and the actress Karoline Jagemann. Close variants are Caroline, Carolina, Karolina (Polish/Scandinavian/Slavic), Karolína (Czech/Slovak), Karolin (German), and Dutch Karolien; short forms include Line, Lina, Caro/Karo.
| Karoline Krüger Karoline Krüger is a Norwegian singer and composer best known for representing Norway at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin. Born on 13 February 1970, she finished fifth in the final with the song "For vår jord." | Karoline Schuch Karoline Schuch is a German actress best known for her work in film and television. Born on 19 October 1981, she has appeared in more than 50 movies and TV shows since 2002. | Karoline Eichhorn Karoline Eichhorn is a German actress best known for her work on stage and screen, especially in film and television. Born on 9 November 1965, she has also worked as a voice actress. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1980 | #1 | — | 566 |
| DJ | 0 | #17 | 1 | 322 | |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JP | 0 | #75 | 3 | 4,057 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #108 | 19 | 453 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #119 | 305 | 7,429 |
| EC | 0 | #120 | 2 | 2,502 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #137 | 6 | 1,888 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| DK | 0 | #152 | 52 | 5,198 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #156 | 490 | 1,885 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #164 | 4 | 3,171 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Austria | 0 | #166 | 48 | 850 | |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| UY | 0 | #181 | 2 | 2,477 | |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2018 | #186 | 3 | 1,665 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #187 | 4 | 4,850 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #230 | 8 | 7,146 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| BR | 0 | #237 | 111 | 5,969 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #245 | 7 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #248 | 3 | 4,161 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #254 | 5 | 3,650 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1,734 | 12,708 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| Canada | Girls | 2019 | #296 | 5 | 2,976 |
| PE | 0 | #321 | 9 | 6,350 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #359 | 6 | 5,096 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| Germany | 0 | #372 | 66 | 2,542 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #374 | 110 | 9,861 |
| France | Girls | 2009 | #405 | 5 | 3,201 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #410 | 3 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #428 | 7 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #434 | 18 | 7,952 |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #463 | 472 | 4,949 |
| CO | 0 | #470 | 11 | 7,768 | |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #475 | 24 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #496 | 37 | 11,342 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #523 | 3 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #531 | 6 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #534 | 8 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #540 | 8 | 10,981 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #556 | 5 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #589 | 23 | 9,488 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #602 | 16 | 11,648 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #644 | 15 | 13,263 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| IT | 0 | #700 | 15 | 4,183 | |
| SY | 0 | #710 | 19 | 11,684 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #719 | 20 | 3,895 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #724 | 224 | 14,861 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #739 | 13 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #790 | 62 | 14,098 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #815 | 102 | 8,487 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #821 | 6 | 15,093 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #847 | 236 | 16,140 |
| TN | 0 | #857 | 9 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #896 | 64 | 14,742 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #897 | 59 | 5,933 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #949 | 35 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,075 | 109 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,108 | 21 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,130 | 12 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,141 | 36 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,295 | 152 | 9,415 |
Karoline is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:
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