Carole
Peaked at #35 nationally in 1942, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1901, Carole has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Carole — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#35
in 1942
Last ranked
#10463
in 2023
Years tracked
114
1901–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1901, Carole reached its peak popularity for girls in 1942, ranking #35 nationally with 8,407 babies given the name that year.
Carole hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #10463.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #10,463 | 9 |
| 2020 | #12,391 | 7 |
| 2019 | #9,237 | 11 |
| 2018 | #9,964 | 10 |
| 2017 | #11,862 | 8 |
| 2016 | #9,533 | 11 |
| 2015 | #10,283 | 10 |
| 2014 | #9,677 | 11 |
Carole — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1217
in 1942
Last ranked
#3399
in 1961
Years tracked
18
1932–1961
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1932, Carole reached its peak popularity for boys in 1942, ranking #1217 nationally with 33 babies given the name that year.
Carole hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1961, when it stood at #3399.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | #3,399 | 7 |
| 1948 | #3,041 | 7 |
| 1947 | #3,124 | 7 |
| 1946 | #1,961 | 14 |
| 1945 | #2,149 | 11 |
| 1944 | #1,688 | 17 |
| 1943 | #1,315 | 28 |
| 1942 | #1,217 | 33 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Carole most popular?
Carole was most popular in 1942, when it ranked #35 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Carole becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Carole?
At least 110,941 babies have been recorded with the name Carole in the US since 1901, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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