Carole

Q: Is Carole a boy or girl name?

Carole is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #15641, and as a girl name it ranks #12371.

Q: How popular is the name Carole?

Carole is ranked #15641 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AR-uhl ]

Boy Name #15,641 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carole is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Carole often also consider Jettison, Hannah, Aqib .

Popularity Over Time

#15,641

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,641
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Caroie

Middle Name Ideas

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Carole Charles

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Carole Damian

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Carole Jayden

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Carole Andrew

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Carole Diego

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Carole Brooks

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Carole Dominic

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Carole Angel

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Carole Adriel

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Carole Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Carole is also used as a girl name, ranked #12371.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carole

Is Carole a boy or girl name?

Carole is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15641. As a girl name, it is ranked #12371. Carole is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carole?

Carole is pronounced k-AR-uhl.

How popular is the name Carole?

Carole is currently ranked #15641 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carole?

Common nicknames for Carole include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie.

Is Carole a common or rare name?

Carole is an uncommon name, ranked #15641 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Cay, Carie, and Caroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.