Carrol
Carrol is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person.
Origin and history
Carrol is a variant spelling of Carol or Carroll, derived from the Germanic name Charles meaning 'free person'. Historically used for both boys and girls, this specific spelling saw moderate usage for females in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
4,252 babies in the United States have been named Carrol since 1880. It ranks #2697 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- MO (7.5 %)
- OK (6.7 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 377 |
| 1930-1940 | 919 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,556 |
| 1950-1960 | 673 |
| 1960-1970 | 361 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Carrie, Cari
Fun facts
- Carrol is a less common variant of Carol, which was widely popular in the mid-20th century.
- While used predominantly for females in this variant, Carrol and Carroll have a long history of unisex usage in the United States.