Carol Name Origin
/KAR-uhl/-
American (Caucasian) 50% -
British (Caucasian) 30%
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French (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Carol
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Carol is derived from the Latin 'Carolus', meaning 'free man'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century and is used as both a male and female name, though more commonly female today.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Carol each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).