Carol Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-uhl / /ˈkɛr.əl/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'free man'; English: 'song of happiness'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carol has roots in the Latin name Carolus, which means 'free man'. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, often associated with the Christmas carol tradition. The name has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly recognized as a feminine name. In recent years, it has seen a decline in popularity for boys.
Trend Summary
The name Carol has seen a significant decline in popularity for boys in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carroll
- Karel
International Variants
- Carlo (Italian)
- Karol (Polish)
- Karel (Dutch)
Famous people named Carol
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Fictional characters named Carol
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carol was first seen in the United States in 1884. Carol has ranked as high as #608 nationally, which occurred in 1937, and has been most popular in Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Carol has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carol (1980)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 32 |
| 1913 | 34 |
| 1914 | 54 |
| 1915 | 78 |
| 1916 | 98 |
| 1917 | 97 |
| 1918 | 98 |
| 1919 | 75 |
| 1920 | 107 |
| 1921 | 124 |
| 1922 | 133 |
| 1923 | 105 |
| 1924 | 132 |
| 1925 | 146 |
| 1926 | 170 |
| 1927 | 228 |
| 1928 | 195 |
| 1929 | 210 |
| 1930 | 220 |
| 1931 | 246 |
| 1932 | 218 |
| 1933 | 269 |
| 1934 | 252 |
| 1935 | 206 |
| 1936 | 265 |
| 1937 | 278 |
| 1938 | 269 |
| 1939 | 258 |
| 1940 | 253 |
| 1941 | 243 |
| 1942 | 267 |
| 1943 | 231 |
| 1944 | 177 |
| 1945 | 192 |
| 1946 | 174 |
| 1947 | 163 |
| 1948 | 126 |
| 1949 | 132 |
| 1950 | 129 |
| 1951 | 110 |
| 1952 | 104 |
| 1953 | 80 |
| 1954 | 88 |
| 1955 | 78 |
| 1956 | 92 |
| 1957 | 87 |
| 1958 | 70 |
| 1959 | 76 |
| 1960 | 85 |
| 1961 | 79 |
| 1962 | 74 |
| 1963 | 54 |
| 1964 | 53 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 43 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1968 | 42 |
| 1969 | 42 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |