CAROL
The meaning of the unisex name Carol is
Details on CAROL:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Popularity for Girl:
- 4,828th in the USA (top 15%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 33,798th in the USA (bottom 50%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
66 births
CAROL as a GIRL in 2024
5 births
CAROL as a BOY in 2009
The meaning(s) of CAROL:
The name Carol is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Carol is: Champion.
The name Carol is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Carol is: Champion.
The name Carol is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Carol is: Manly, strong. A; from Carolus, the Latinized form of the name. Famous bearer: Pope John Paul II's real name is Karol Wojtyla. Karol is a variant spelling of Carol used in several European countries.
USA SSA birth(s) for CAROL:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name CAROL
CAROL as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 births |
| 2023 | 74 births |
| 2022 | 82 births |
| 2021 | 87 births |
| 2020 | 100 births |
| 2019 | 112 births |
| 2018 | 114 births |
| 2017 | 113 births |
| 2016 | 129 births |
| 2015 | 118 births |
| 2014 | 150 births |
| 2013 | 133 births |
| 2012 | 168 births |
| 2011 | 191 births |
| 2010 | 150 births |
| 2009 | 189 births |
CAROL as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 births |
| 2007 | 9 births |
| 2006 | 5 births |
| 2005 | 14 births |
| 1999 | 5 births |
| 1994 | 12 births |
| 1993 | 7 births |
| 1992 | 11 births |
| 1991 | 10 births |
| 1990 | 15 births |
| 1989 | 23 births |
| 1988 | 19 births |
| 1987 | 15 births |
| 1986 | 22 births |
| 1985 | 13 births |
| 1984 | 17 births |
About the name CAROL
Carol, a name that dances with a melodic charm, has its roots in the Old French name "Carole," derived from the Latin "carola," meaning "little song" or "joyful song." This delightful name evokes images of festive gatherings, where laughter and music intertwine, symbolizing happiness and celebration. Carol is often associated with the spirit of Christmas, as carols are beloved songs that herald the season's warmth and cheer. The name has found a home in various cultures, flourishing particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, where it gained popularity in the mid-20th century. It also resonates in Scandinavian countries, where its variations like "Karin" and "Karoline" are cherished. Infused with a sense of warmth and nostalgia, Carol is a name that invites joy and a sense of community, making it a beautiful choice for a child destined to spread happiness and harmony wherever they go.
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