Carine

Carine is a girl's name of French origin meaning “pure, chaste.” Its exact origin is debated among name scholars. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2013.

Carine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“pure, chaste”

About the name Carine

Carine belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “pure, chaste” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Carine first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3178 in 1915, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 617 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Carine in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#3178 in 1915
Peak year
1981
Total since 1880
617

Carine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3795 in 1996
Babies named Carine in 2013
4
Total since 1996
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carine mean?

Carine means “pure, chaste” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Carine a boy or girl name?

Carine is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2013.

What origin is the name Carine?

Carine comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Carine?

Carine first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #3178 in 1915, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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