Overview
people
Sample Size
29,790
Gender Distribution
Male:
2.7%
Female:
97.3%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
The name 'Carol' has both French and English origins. It is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Karl
Meaning
Carol is a versatile name used for both genders, although it is more commonly associated with females in modern times. The name gained popularity as a short form of Caroline in English-speaking countries and has been used since the early 20th century. It evokes a sense of joy and melody, possibly due to its association with Christmas carols.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
8,347 samples
99%
BR
4,363 samples
98%
GB
3,870 samples
97%
ES
3,453 samples
98%
FR
1,360 samples
95%
IT
729 samples
95%
KE
688 samples
98%
CA
607 samples
94%
ZA
530 samples
98%
CN
393 samples
96%
TW
363 samples
98%
PT
305 samples
98%
AU
286 samples
99%
PH
219 samples
100%
IE
217 samples
98%
CO
192 samples
98%
CL
190 samples
96%
MY
179 samples
98%
MX
170 samples
99%
HK
167 samples
95%
+ 80 more countries
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