Carolee
Carolee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Free person and meadow, formed as a combination of Carol and Lee.
Origin and history
Carolee is an English compound name created by combining Carole with the popular suffix or name Lee. It emerged in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States as a rhythmic variant of Carol. While historically moderately common, it is rarely given to American newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
4,458 babies in the United States have been named Carolee since 1880. It ranks #2627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.5 %)
- CA (19.3 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
- NJ (7 %)
- UT (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 162 |
| 1930-1940 | 936 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,338 |
| 1950-1960 | 652 |
| 1960-1970 | 532 |
| 1970-1980 | 578 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Carolee
- Carolee Schneemann: Artist, Performer
- Carolee Carmello: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Carrie, Carol, Lee
Fun facts
- Carolee belongs to a trend of mid-20th-century names that added the suffix -lee to classic names like Carol.
- The name reached its highest usage in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s.