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Caraline

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How to Pronounce Caraline

Pronounced KAR-ə-lyn /ˈkær.ə.laɪn/High

Meaning: A -ara- spelling of Caroline — a feminine of Charles, from Germanic, 'a free man; a free person' — 'a free woman'Medium

In 30 seconds: A free woman: Caraline spells Caroline — 'a free woman'. Lyrical, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumGerman, French

MeaningA -ara- spelling of Caroline — a feminine of Charles, from Germanic, 'a free man; a free person' — 'a free woman'

U.S. rank (2025)#7206 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,092

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caraline is an -ara- spelling of Caroline — a feminine of Charles, from Germanic, 'a free man; a free person, a man of the people'. A lyrical, classic name; the -ara- styling personalizes it (it also echoes the storybook 'Coraline'; nicknames Cara, Lina).

It registers thinly beside Caroline. Rare in this spelling, a-free-woman at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Caroline means 'a free woman' (a feminine of Charles, from Germanic, 'a free man') — Caraline is an -ara- spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'KAR-ə-lyn').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Caroline — root etymology

Variations

CarolineCarolynCoraline

Nicknames

Cara

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If you like Caraline…

Caroline— the standard spelling

Carolyn— a fellow spelling

Coraline— a sound-neighbor -aline girls' name

Celestine— echoes that soft -ne sound

Clementine— a fellow French choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caraline mean?

Caraline spells Caroline — a feminine of Charles, Germanic 'a free woman'.

How do you pronounce Caraline?

It's said KAR-ə-lyn /ˈkær.ə.laɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caraline a boy or girl name?

Caraline is a girl's name.

How popular is Caraline?

Caraline is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Caroline is more common.