Total births
37
Girls' name · since 1943
Carolinda
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 37 babies named Carolinda, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 37
- total births
- 1943–1952
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
Carolinda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 37 recorded since 1943.
Social Security Administration records show Carolinda recorded 37 times among girls since 1943, 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 1943 to 1952.
- 37 total births
- 1943–1952 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
37 girls have been named Carolinda since 1943, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1952.
- 37
- total births
- 1943–1952
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Carolinda was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
9 babies were named Carolinda in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Carolinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Carolinda splits its recorded history at 1947: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1944 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Carolinda at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Carolinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–1952
- Peak year (1947)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Carolinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Carolinda's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Carolinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
25 births
- 1950s
1950s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 25 births (68% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carolinda? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 37 babies named Carolinda. The most recent recorded year was 1952. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 9 births.
When was Carolinda most popular? ▼
Carolinda was most popular in the 1940s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
How long has the name Carolinda been used? ▼
Carolinda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1943, spanning 10 years of data through 1952.
What names are similar to Carolinda? ▼
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 Carolinda's data
- Carolinda's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 1950s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Carolinda
Nearby Names Like Carolinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carolinda
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Carolyn Girl
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Carrie Girl
#3013 266,350 births
Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
#1009 150,390 births
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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, 1943–1952 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carolinda: Baby Name Since 1943 - 37 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carolinda. 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 Carolinda 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.