Carole
Carole is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free person or strong woman.
Origin and history
Carole is the French feminine form of Carolus, a Latinized form of Charles. It enjoyed immense popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is regarded as a classic, traditional name with a vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
110,688 babies in the United States have been named Carole since 1880. It ranks #349 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12 %)
- PA (9.7 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 492 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,004 |
| 1930-1940 | 26,768 |
| 1940-1950 | 50,303 |
| 1950-1960 | 16,535 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,566 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,209 |
| 1980-1990 | 941 |
| 1990-2000 | 522 |
| 2000-2010 | 210 |
| 2010-2019 | 95 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Carole
- Carole Lombard: Actress
- Carole King: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Carrie, Carol, Cari
Fun facts
- Carole reached its height of popularity in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.
- The addition of the silent 'e' at the end distinguishes this French spelling from the English 'Carol'.