Holding steady.
Popularity of Carline since 1898
Babies named Carline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Carline's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 93 |
| 1920s | 181 |
| 1930s | 211 |
| 1940s | 242 |
| 1950s | 210 |
| 1960s | 210 |
| 1970s | 181 |
| 1980s | 143 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carline is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1898, which also marks its peak usage. According to Social Security data, the name has never ranked in the top 1000 and its one-in-N rate is not calculable due to extremely low frequency. Trajectory data shows a stable pattern, meaning it has maintained a low but consistent count over decades. While its exact origin is uncertain, Carline is most likely a variant of Caroline or Carlene, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The name has seen very limited use, concentrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with no top states recorded. Despite its rarity, Carline remains a distinctive choice with a vintage feel.
Carline likely arose as a variant of Caroline or a feminine form of Carl. It is an English diminutive of the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 19th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carly, Lina, Carrie
Sibling names for Carline
Names that share Carline's style, for a brother or sister.
