Carole
Pronunciation: [ k-AR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carole first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 7 babies have been named Carole in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carole is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,641 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,641
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Carole
Carole is a boy name .
Is Carole a boy or girl name? Carole is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,641 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,371. Carole is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carole is currently ranked #15,641 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carole include Car, Caro, Caroy, Caroie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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