Karoline
Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Karoline: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1979.
A variant of Caroline, Karoline traces its roots to the French feminine form of Carolus, ultimately from the Germanic *karlaz* meaning "free man." While historically associated with strength and independence, the name has long been popular across Scandinavia and German-speaking countries. Notable bearers include Karoline of Baden, the 19th-century queen consort of Bavaria known for her patronage of the arts, and Karoline von Günderrode, a German Romantic poet whose work inspired later writers. Though less common in Scotland, the name shares its etymological heritage with countless places named Charles or Charleston, and it remains a graceful, understated alternative to the more familiar Caroline—one that feels both classic and slightly continental.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19795 babies
- Latest (1982)
- #5303 babies
- Total births
- 8since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y