Caroll
Caroll is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Caroll is a variant spelling of Carol or Carroll, derived from Germanic elements meaning free man. Historically used for both males and females in the United States, it reached its peak usage in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
776 babies in the United States have been named Caroll since 1880. It ranks #3900 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (50 %)
- KY (25 %)
- TX (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 66 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 180 |
| 1940-1950 | 158 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Caroll is a less common variant of the masculine name Carroll, which evolved from an Irish surname as well as the Germanic root Charles.
- While Carol/Caroll became overwhelmingly female in the mid-20th century, male usage was historically documented in U.S. records.