Carrol Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-uhl / /ˈkɛr.əl/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Cearbhall'; English: 'strong man'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carrol has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic name Cearbhall, which means 'strong in battle.' In English-speaking countries, it has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and has been associated with various cultural figures.
Trend Summary
The name Carrol has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carol
- Carroll
International Variants
- Carlo (Italian)
- Karol (Polish)
- Karel (Czech)
Famous people named Carrol
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Fictional characters named Carrol
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carrol was first seen in the United States in 1890. Carrol has ranked as high as #703 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Carrol has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carrol (1971)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 36 |
| 1913 | 48 |
| 1914 | 69 |
| 1915 | 97 |
| 1916 | 115 |
| 1917 | 109 |
| 1918 | 113 |
| 1919 | 118 |
| 1920 | 134 |
| 1921 | 143 |
| 1922 | 144 |
| 1923 | 127 |
| 1924 | 147 |
| 1925 | 150 |
| 1926 | 122 |
| 1927 | 154 |
| 1928 | 160 |
| 1929 | 184 |
| 1930 | 191 |
| 1931 | 174 |
| 1932 | 160 |
| 1933 | 165 |
| 1934 | 175 |
| 1935 | 169 |
| 1936 | 170 |
| 1937 | 157 |
| 1938 | 170 |
| 1939 | 174 |
| 1940 | 170 |
| 1941 | 164 |
| 1942 | 127 |
| 1943 | 152 |
| 1944 | 109 |
| 1945 | 108 |
| 1946 | 89 |
| 1947 | 123 |
| 1948 | 87 |
| 1949 | 75 |
| 1950 | 95 |
| 1951 | 64 |
| 1952 | 62 |
| 1953 | 57 |
| 1954 | 45 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 34 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |