Free man or song of happiness
A melodic elaboration of Caroline or Carol, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Charles. It combines the traditional meaning of 'free man' with the joyful English associations of a carol or song.
Less common today
Carolena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,600 in 2008.
Olympic taekwondo practitioner
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
