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Carole

Recorded 1901–2025 · United States

Carole was most popular in 1942, when 8,440 American babies were given the name — ranking #64 that year. In 2025 it ranked #17,163, with 9 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 110,952 people named Carole.

Most popular in1942
Rank that year#64
Births that year8,440
Total since 1880110,952

Carole over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carole’s peak in 1942. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org