Name comparison · girl names
Carmen vs. Caroline
In 2025, Caroline leads at #96 among U.S. girls' names, with Carmen at #389. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Carmen | Caroline |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Comeback | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #389 | #96 |
| Babies in 2025 | 798 | 2,646 |
| All-time peak | #141 in 1968 | #55 in 2017 |
| Uniqueness score | 37 / 100 | 22 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Mississippi (#242) | Alabama (#20) |