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Carol

female

Meaning

"Free Man; Song"

Used as both a feminine name and a surname, it is related to Charles and also associated with the English word for song.

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Popularity History of Carol

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2631Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2631

Carol was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-209

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Carol Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Carol

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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