Holding steady.
Popularity of Carolle since 1924
Babies named Carolle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carolle first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1924, a time when many feminine variants of Carol were being coined. Its peak year was 1942, during which it saw its highest usage among a handful of births per year. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but very low frequency, never cracking the top 1000. The name's trajectory places it firmly in the mid-20th century naming style, reminiscent of other 'Carol' variants that flourished then. No top states are recorded for Carolle, reflecting its rarity across the country.
Carolle is likely a diminutive or feminine variant of Carol, which itself derives from the Germanic term *karlaz* (free man). The name Carol came into English use via French, and Carolle appears as a less common spelling variant, particularly popular in the mid-20th century. It may also be influenced by Caroline, the French feminine form of Carolus (Latin for Charles).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carrie, Carrie, Cari
Sibling names for Carolle
Names that share Carolle's style, for a brother or sister.
