Find out how popular the first name Carine has been for the last 48 years (from 1974 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Carine by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Carine is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Carine.

The history of the first name Carine

The name Carine has its origins in the French language and culture. It is a feminine form of the French masculine name Carin, which is derived from the Late Latin name Cārīnus. The root of Cārīnus is believed to be the Latin word "cārus", meaning "dear" or "beloved".

In its earliest recorded use, Carine was a French medieval name that emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name was popular among the French nobility and upper classes during this period.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Carine was Carine de Beauvais, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her involvement in the court of King Louis IX of France.

Another notable historical figure with the name Carine was Carine de Villiers, a French writer and poet who lived in the 16th century. She is remembered for her poetic works that explored themes of love and spirituality.

In the 17th century, Carine de La Rochefoucauld was a French aristocrat and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie-Thérèse of France.

The name Carine also gained some prominence in the Netherlands, where it was spelled as Carina. One famous bearer of this Dutch variation was Carina Ari, a 17th-century Dutch painter known for her portraits and still-life paintings.

In more recent times, Carine Roitfeld, born in 1954, is a French fashion editor and stylist who served as the editor-in-chief of the French edition of Vogue magazine from 2001 to 2011.

While the name Carine has French roots, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and languages over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. Its association with qualities such as beauty, grace, and affection has contributed to its enduring appeal as a feminine given name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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