Girl Name
Carol
"Free man; derived from the masculine name Charles. Symbolizes freedom and independence."
Ranked #2631 for girls
About the Name Carol
Meaning
Free man; derived from the masculine name Charles. Symbolizes freedom and independence.
Origin
Latin/GermanicGender
Girl
First Letter
CGirl Rank
#2631
Carol is a girl name of Latin/Germanic origin. The name means "Free man; derived from the masculine name Charles. Symbolizes freedom and independence." and Currently ranked #2631 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Latin/Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#223568 1950
#112903 1960
#23688 1970
#8982 1980
#5012 1990
#2760 2000
#1379 2010
#409 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Carol
- CB Carol Burnett (actress/comedian)
- CK Carol King (singer)