Karolina
Girl name · #1267 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Karolina? In official American birth records, Karolina has been tracked continuously since 1917, giving it 108 years of documented American history.
Karolina is currently the #1267 girl name in the United States — 177 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1685, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,169 girls born in 2025 was named Karolina.
Babies named Karolina per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 108-year story
Karolina first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 190 girls were named Karolina — good for #1288 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Karolina against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Karolina in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Karolina is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Karolina will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Karolina is most common
Geography matters for names, and Karolina is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Karolina is most common in TX (0.3 per 1,000), FL (0.2 per 1,000), CA (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Karolina is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Karolina
Statistically, parents drawn to Karolina tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Katerina, Kalina, Evangelina, Malina, and Paulina.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Karolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 177 | #1261 |
| 2024 | 186 | #1250 |
| 2023 | 165 | #1361 |
| 2022 | 145 | #1497 |
| 2021 | 107 | #1861 |
| 2020 | 128 | #1623 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1789 |
| 2018 | 104 | #1915 |
| 2017 | 124 | #1716 |
| 2016 | 116 | #1785 |
| 2015 | 126 | #1685 |
| 2014 | 134 | #1602 |
| 2013 | 116 | #1761 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1744 |
| 2011 | 124 | #1690 |
| 2010 | 166 | #1388 |
| 2009 | 170 | #1392 |
| 2008 | 156 | #1495 |
| 2007 | 190 | #1288 |
| 2006 | 165 | #1381 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1378 |
| 2004 | 162 | #1314 |
| 2003 | 137 | #1439 |
| 2002 | 125 | #1510 |
| 2001 | 116 | #1595 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Karolina?
In official American birth records, the name Karolina first appeared in 1917 (over 108 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 108 years.
Is Karolina a popular girl name?
Karolina ranked #1267 among girls in 2025 with 177 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1685.
When was the name Karolina most popular?
Karolina peaked in 2007, when 190 American girls received the name (ranked #1288 that year). Since 2007 the name has recovered some ground.
How rare is the name Karolina?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,169 newborn American girls was named Karolina. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.