Carrol
Carrol: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Carrol
- A unisex given name
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, of less common usage, variant of Carol.
How popular is Carrol?
Since 1880, 4,252 girls and 6,067 boys in the U.S. have been named Carrol (41% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #533 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #423 in 1934. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Carrol
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Sibling name ideas for Carrol
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Carrol FAQ
What does the name Carrol mean?
A unisex given name A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name from the Germanic languages, of less common usage, variant of Carol.
What is the origin of the name Carrol?
Carrol is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Carrol?
Since 1880, 4,252 girls and 6,067 boys in the U.S. have been named Carrol (41% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #533 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #423 in 1934. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Carrol a boy or girl name?
Carrol is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (4,252 girls and 6,067 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.