Carol
girl name#2239 in 2025Carol entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #4 in 1941, ranks #2239 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2239
rank today
#4
peak (1941)
82
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #633 |
| 1890s | #465 |
| 1900s | #347 |
| 1910s | #240 |
| 1920s | #126 |
| 1930s | #21 |
| 1940s | #6 |
| 1950s | #15 |
| 1960s | #39 |
| 1970s | #148 |
| 1980s | #284 |
| 1990s | #523 |
| 2000s | #930 |
| 2010s | #1608 |
| 2020s | #2272 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carol has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 547,000 people named Carol are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carol alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carol in 2025?
- Carol ranks #2239 among US girl names in 2025, with 82 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carol most popular?
- Carol peaked in 1941, reaching #4 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carol with classmates?
- Carol will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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