Carline
Below 5 births
Below 5 births
About Carline
Carline is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It primarily functions as a French diminutive of Caroline, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man.' The name also has Scottish connections, where 'carline' historically referred to an old woman or witch in Scots dialect. In botanical contexts, carline refers to a type of thistle, adding nature associations. The name has never achieved widespread popularity but maintains a delicate, classic quality with its soft sounds. Carline offers an elegant alternative to the more common Caroline while preserving the same sophisticated roots and melodic quality.
Carline is also given to boys.
Pronounced KAR-leen.
As of October 2026, Carline ranked #4387 for boys in US births in 1920 and #12817 for girls in US births in 2008 SSA, peaked at #1476 for girls in 1941.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |