Carroll
Carroll: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæɹəl/
Meaning and origin of Carroll
- 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 Carroll?
Since 1880, 5,916 girls and 35,431 boys in the U.S. have been named Carroll (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #517 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #164 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 Carroll
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Carroll
Sister and brother names that share Carroll's Germanic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Carroll FAQ
What does the name Carroll 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 Carroll?
Carroll is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Carroll?
Since 1880, 5,916 girls and 35,431 boys in the U.S. have been named Carroll (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #517 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #164 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 Carroll a boy or girl name?
Carroll is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (5,916 girls and 35,431 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.