Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1994
Karolin
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Karolin, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1994–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Karolin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 15 recorded since 1994.
Social Security Administration records show Karolin recorded 15 times among girls since 1994, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2008.
- 15 total births
- 1994–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Karolin since 1994, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 15
- total births
- 1994–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Karolin was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
8 babies were named Karolin in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Karolin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karolin's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karolin at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Karolin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2008
- Peak year (1994)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Karolin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Karolin's strongest decade.
8 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Karolin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
8 births
- 2000s
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 8 births (53% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karolin? ▼
15 babies have been named Karolin since 1994. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1994 with 8 births.
When was Karolin most popular? ▼
Karolin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 8 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Karolin been used? ▼
Karolin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 15 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Karolin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Karolin's data
- Karolin's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (8 total births) through the 2000s (7) -- 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 Karolin
Nearby Names Like Karolin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karolin
Karen Girl
#1251 987,989 births
Kara Girl
#990 101,743 births
Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karolin side by side: Karolin vs Karen Karolin vs Kara Karolin vs Karla
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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, 1994–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karolin: Baby Name Since 1994 - 15 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karolin. 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 Karolin 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.