Carole
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Song; Free Woman
Background: The name Carole originates from the Old French name 'Carole,' which means 'song' or 'chorus.' This term is derived from the Latin 'carola,' meaning 'little song.' Additionally, Carole is related to the name 'Carolus,' which translates to 'free man' in Latin.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#345
Total births
110,941
Most popular decade
1940s
(151,392 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,714 ranks)
Years in Top 100
13
First recorded year
1901
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1932
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,361
- Peak year
- 1942
- Peak year births
- 33
- Peak rank
- #1,214
- Most recent year
- 1961
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #3,355
Female
- First year
- 1901
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,679
- Peak year
- 1942
- Peak year births
- 8,407
- Peak rank
- #35
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 9
- Recent rank
- #10,293
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).