Total births
739
Girls' name · since 1917
Carolene
739 babies named Carolene in U.S. Social Security records since 1917, with the highest year being 1938. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 739
- total births
- 1917–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
739 girls have been named Carolene since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Carolene recorded 739 times among girls since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1976.
- 739 total births
- 1917–1976 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
739 girls have been named Carolene since 1917, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1976.
- 739
- total births
- 1917–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Carolene was born in this single decade.
1938
Single peak year
31 babies were named Carolene in 1938 - its busiest year on record.
Carolene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Carolene splits its recorded history at 1947: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1938 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Carolene at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1938
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Carolene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1976
- Peak year (1938)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Carolene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Carolene's strongest decade.
236 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Carolene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s 46
1920s
46 births
- 1930s
1930s
161 births
- 1940s
1940s
236 births
- 1950s
1950s
148 births
- 1960s
1960s
104 births
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 236 births (32% of all-time use).
How Carolene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Carolene's total volume
Carolene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Carolene by state
Where Carolene concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.7% |
Missouri share of Carolene's total US births 0.8%
Even split
6 of 739 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carolene? ▼
Carolene has been given to 739 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1976. 31 babies were born in 1938, its single highest year.
When was Carolene most popular? ▼
Carolene was most popular in the 1940s decade with 236 total births. The single peak year was 1938.
Where is Carolene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carolene are Missouri (6 births), North Carolina (5 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
How long has the name Carolene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Carolene since 1917 -- 60 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Carolene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Carolene's data
- Carolene's decade-level peak was the 1940s (236 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Carolenes (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Carolene
Nearby Names Like Carolene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carolene
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Carolyn Girl
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Carrie Girl
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Caroline Girl
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Carla Girl
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Compare Carolene side by side: Carolene vs Carol Carolene vs Carolyn Carolene vs Carrie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1917–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carolene: Baby Name Since 1917 - 739 Births, Peak 1938." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carolene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carolene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.