Carole
Pronunciation: [ k-AR-uhl ]
Carole is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,371 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carole first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 31,092 babies have been named Carole in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carole is past its peak , currently ranked #12,371 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,371
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Carole is also used as a boy name, ranked #15641.
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About the Name Carole
Carole is a girl name .
Is Carole a boy or girl name? Carole is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,371 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,641. Carole is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carole is currently ranked #12,371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carole include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carole include Caroline, Carolina, Carolyn, Carol, Carolynn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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