Gender: Female
Origin: Germanic, American
Meaning: Free-spirited and strong-willed woman., Song of Happiness
Pronunciation: kuh-ROHL, /kəˈroʊl/, K AE R AH L
Popularity Rank: #1,335
The name Carole is a feminine form of the name Charles, which means 'free man' or 'manly.' It has Germanic origins.
The name Carole is of Germanic, American origin and means Free-spirited and strong-willed woman., Song of Happiness, Strong, Joy, Female Ruler, Song of Joy, Free Woman, War Horn, Female Version of Charles. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Carole is commonly found in France, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kuh-ROHL
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kəˈroʊl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE R AH L
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Carole is recorded 49,497 times globally, ranking it as the 1,335th most common name worldwide.
Carole is most prevalent in France, with 28,213 occurrences, making it the 119th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Carole is found among 1 in every 46 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #119 | 1 : 46 |
| United Kingdom | #259 | 1 : 71 |
| United States of America | #1,025 | 1 : 418 |
| Cameroon | #63 | 1 : 175 |
| Canada | #438 | 1 : 273 |
| Belgium | #567 | 1 : 275 |
| Switzerland | #287 | 1 : 216 |
| Lebanon | #461 | 1 : 338 |
| Italy | #3,929 | 1 : 3,040 |
| Luxembourg | #84 | 1 : 114 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Carole from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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