girl's name
Caro
KAH-roh
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 274
Caro is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Caro is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1953, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1883.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caro Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 17 |
How Popular Is Caro?
In 1964, Caro was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Caro
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caro Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caro over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caro
- Pronunciation KAH-roh
Sibling Names for Caro
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caro — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caro
How popular is the name Caro?
In 1964, Caro was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Caro a girl's or a boy's name?
Caro is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caro?
Caro has 2 syllables.
When was Caro most popular?
Caro peaked in 1953, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.