Karolina

Karolina - A very unique female name

Karolina appeared on the charts for the first time in 1987 on position #2860. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Karolina and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Karolina? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Karolina. The baby girl name Karolina was given to 140 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1198 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,311 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Karolina peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1198.

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Karolina is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Karolina is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #637 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,743.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Karolina is where you live.

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Karolina origin and meaning

Slavic, Scandinavian and German form, from Germanic

Feminine form of Karol (Charles): 'free woman', from Germanic karl, 'free man'

Karolina is the standard feminine of Charles across Poland, Scandinavia, Germany and much of Central Europe. US use, from 1987 onward, reflects those heritage communities, and the name has risen since 2020.

Attested etymology

Karolina is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Karolina, pop culture references for the name Karolina and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Karolina

We've found the following names that sound similar to Karolina, sorted by popularity.

Karolyn / Karoline / Karlene / Karleen / Karalyn / Karlyn / Koraline / Kerline / Karaline / Karalynn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Karolina

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Karolina a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Karolina?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kah-roh-LEE-nah · /ˌkɑroʊˈlinə/

Around the world

• Caroline (English) — The English cognate
• Caroline (French) — The French cognate
• Karolina (Polish) — Used as-is in Polish

Spellings and nicknames

• Carolina — The Spanish and Italian form, a separate established name
• Karoline — German and Scandinavian -e form

Nicknames: LinaKaro

Famous bearers

• Karolina Kurkova — Czech supermodel, a former Victoria's Secret Angel (b. 1984) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Karolina is the European form of Caroline — longer, more formal, and instantly heritage-marked by the K.

Worth knowing

• Will frequently be anglicised to Carolina or Caroline on paperwork