Caro
Gender-neutral name · American · English · French · German
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #920 in 1883
0 babies were named Caro in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Caro you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryCaro first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1883, when it reached #920.
About the name Caro
Caro is a gender-neutral name of American, English and French origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-aro”. US birth records list Caro for girls from 1883 to 1964, in 40 of those 82 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #920 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1964, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesFrench namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 6.4 | 157,303 girls |
| 1890s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 1900s | 1.7 | 591,716 girls |
| 1910s | 4.8 | 210,526 girls |
| 1920s | 4.2 | 238,095 girls |
| 1930s | 3.7 | 273,224 girls |
| 1940s | 3.8 | 264,550 girls |
| 1950s | 3.1 | 321,543 girls |
| 1960s | 1.7 | 581,395 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 | 45,249 boys |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Caro
What is the origin of the name Caro?
Caro has American, English, French, German roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Caro a boy or girl name?
Both. Caro is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Caro?
Caro is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1964. It peaked at #920 in 1883.