Holding steady.
Popularity of Carollee since 1934
Babies named Carollee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 125 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carollee is a compound name that emerged in the 1930s, first recorded in the Social Security data in 1934. It reached its peak popularity in 1944, a time when similar blended names like Carolyn and Marlene were also common. While Carollee never entered the top 1000 nationally, its peak year in 1944 saw the highest number of births. The name has remained in use at a low, stable rate ever since, reflecting the enduring appeal of mid-century coinages. Though no top states are recorded, it likely followed the broader pattern of such names being popular across the United States.
Carollee is a compound name formed from Carol and Lee. Carol derives from the Germanic element karl meaning 'free man', or from the Latin chorus or Old French carole meaning 'song of joy'. Lee comes from the Old English leah meaning 'wood, clearing, meadow'. This type of name was especially fashionable in the United States during the mid-20th century, when combining two popular names was a common practice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carrie, Carol, Lee
Variants: Carolee, Caroleigh, Carol Leigh
Sibling names for Carollee
Names that share Carollee's style, for a brother or sister.
