Caro
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Feminine Variant Of Charles Meaning Manly
- Origin
- English
Caro Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 269 baby girls have been named Caro. The name peaked in 1953 with 13 US births that year (rank #3132).
Top States for Caro
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Caro births are: South Carolina (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Caro
If you like Caro's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Caro's exact length and starting letter: Cabe, Cace, Cade, Cadi, Cady.
Quick Facts About Caro
Variant Forms
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Compare Caro to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Caro against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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