Caroll

Q: What is the origin of Caroll?

Caroll is of English origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Caroll?

According to the latest SSA data, Caroll is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Caroll a boy name?

Caroll is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Free Man"

Often treated as a variant of Carol or Carroll, ultimately linked to Latin Carolus meaning a free man.

Themes:variantcarolfree

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Popularity History of Caroll

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Caroll did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Caroll Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Caroll.

8 ideas

cary

Nickname

caro

Nickname

cie

Nickname

roll

Nickname

olly

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Baby Name Lists That Include Caroll

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Caroll mean?

Caroll means "Free Man". Often treated as a variant of Carol or Carroll, ultimately linked to Latin Carolus meaning a free man.

What is the origin of Caroll?

Caroll is of English origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Caroll?

According to the latest SSA data, Caroll is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Caroll a boy name?

Caroll is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Caroll?

Popular nicknames for Caroll include cary, caro, cie, cy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Caroll?

There are many names similar to Caroll in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Latin

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alton Al Ashley Addison Anson

Sisters

Arlene Addie Ashlee Ashleigh Audra

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