Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Carol
Endangered
Down 99.8% from peak
Peak era
1946
Peak births
34,284
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19462025
Quick answers about Carol
How many people are named Carol?
An estimated 488,166 living Americans are named Carol.
How rare is Carol?
Carol is uncommon among babies today, with 82 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.8% from its 1946 peak.
How old is the typical Carol?
The median age of a living American named Carol is approximately 73 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 80 years old.
Is Carol still popular?
No. Carol is endangered as a baby name, down 99.8% from its 1946 peak with 82 births in 2025.
Peak year
1946
Decline from peak
99.8%
2025
82
All-time
816,928