Caro
Girl nameCaro has been given to 274 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1953.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
274
Peak year
1953 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1883
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
98% girls / 2% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Caro — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Caro.
Sibling name ideas for Caro
Same era and popularity as Caro, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Caro?
Caro has been given to 274 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Caro peak?
Caro peaked in 1953, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Caro a girl or boy name?
Caro is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Caro are girls).
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