Carrol
Carrol is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Carrol is a variant spelling of Carroll or Carol, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. Historically used for both males and females in the United States, it peaked as a masculine name in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a newborn male name.
Popularity in the United States
6,067 babies in the United States have been named Carrol since 1880. It ranks #1547 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.9 %)
- LA (9.7 %)
- AR (8.7 %)
- OK (7.9 %)
- MO (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 83 |
| 1910-1920 | 725 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,465 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,705 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,204 |
| 1950-1960 | 481 |
| 1960-1970 | 208 |
| 1970-1980 | 111 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Carrol
- Carrol Naish: Actor
Fun facts
- Carrol is a simplified spelling variant of Carroll, which originated as an Irish surname but merged in usage with the Germanic Carol.
- Although Carol and its variants became predominantly female names in the mid-20th century, Carrol was regularly given to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.