Carole
Carole: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Carole
- A female given name from French, variant of Carol
Etymology
Borrowed from French Carole.
How popular is Carole?
Since 1880, 110,688 girls and 264 boys in the U.S. have been named Carole (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #35 in 1942. Its highest rank for boys was #1217 in 1942. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Carole
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Carole
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Carole FAQ
What does the name Carole mean?
A female given name from French, variant of Carol Borrowed from French Carole.
What is the origin of the name Carole?
Carole is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Carole?
Since 1880, 110,688 girls and 264 boys in the U.S. have been named Carole (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #35 in 1942. Its highest rank for boys was #1217 in 1942. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carole a boy or girl name?
Carole is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 110,688 girls and 264 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.