Carol
Pronunciation: [ k-AR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carol first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,963 babies have been named Carol in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carol is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,458 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,458
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carol
Carol is a boy name .
Is Carol a boy or girl name? Carol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,458 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,640. Carol is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carol is currently ranked #33,458 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carol include Car, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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