Carolina

Meaning of Carolina

It's a combination of two names. 'Karl' means 'free man' and 'Anna' means 'grace'. So, it essentially means 'free woman of grace'.

Carolina has Germanic, Latin roots — browse every Germanic, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carolina

Carolina is climbing again, up to #405 in 2025 from #428 in 2024 after peaking at #254 in 2004.

Notable people named Carolina

• Carolina Herrera
  Renowned fashion designer
• Carolina Kostner
  Olympic figure skater
• Carolina Cruz
  Colombian actress and presenter
• Carolina Marín
  Spanish badminton champion
• Carolina Pineda
  Mexican actress and singer

Questions about the name Carolina

What does the name Carolina mean?

Carolina means it's a combination of two names. 'karl' means 'free man' and 'anna' means 'grace'. so, it essentially means 'free woman of grace', and it comes from Germanic, Latin origins.

Is Carolina a boy's or a girl's name?

Carolina is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carolina?

In 2025, Carolina ranked #405 for girls, up from #428 the year before.

When was Carolina most popular?

Carolina peaked at #254 in 2004.