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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Though the name Carol was originally a masculine name derived from the Latin "Carolus," today it is primarily regarded as a feminine name, including the short form of "Caroline." Carol is also used to refer to the English word meaning "song" or "hymn."

POPULARITY

As a girl's name, Carol has been decreasing in popularity in recent years. In 1970, it was in the top one hundred names, while the 2006 Social Security Administration statistics placed it at 968. In contrast, the names Caroline and Carolina have been growing in popularity. As a boy's name, Carol did not place in the top 1000 during any year for the past 40 years. ^[1]

As a girl's name:

• 2006: Rank = 968
• 2005: Rank = 753
• 2004: Rank = 855
• 2003: Rank = 871
• 2002: Rank = 828
• 2001: Rank = 846
• 2000: Rank = 718
• 1999: Rank = 723

As a boy's name:

• 1950 - 1959: Rank = 837
• 1940 - 1949: Rank = 524
• 1930 - 1939: Rank = 380
• 1920 - 1929: Rank = 557
• 1910 - 1919: Rank = 803

FACTS

• Carol I, King of Romania (1839-1914), personally led his troops during the Russo-Turkish War, achieving full independence from the Ottoman Empire. He was the first ruler of the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty.^[1]
• Carol II, King of Romania (1893-1953), was known more for his romantic scandals than his leadership skills. He abdicated the throne in 1925 in favor of his son due to an affair.^[1]
• A carol is a festive song, such as a Christmas carol.
• Carol is the name used by Mazda since 1961 for its keicars (small automobiles).

NAMESAKES

• Carol Stream, Illinois - Named after the developer's daughter. Population 40,438 according to the 2000 U.S. Census.
• Hurricane Carol - A fast-moving category 3 hurricane that struck Long Island and Connecticut in 1954. It was one of the worst hurricanes to affect New England.
• A Christmas Carol - A novella by Charles Dickens published in 1843 featuring Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Caroll O'Connor (1924-2001) - U.S. actor, director, and producer best known for his role as Archie Bunker in "All in the Family"'
• Carol Burnett (b.1933) - U.S. actress, singer, comedian, dancer, and writer who entertained American audiences for eleven years with "The Carol Burnett Show"
• Caroll Spinney (b. 1933) - U.S. actor and puppeteer, best known for his role as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch in "Sesame Street"
• Carol Channing (b.1921) - U.S. singer and actress known for her roles as Lorelei Lee in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and Dolly Gallagher Levi in "Hello, Dolly!"
• Carol Ann Duffy (b.1955) - British poet, playwright, and freelance writer
• Carroll Ashmore Campbell, Jr. (1940 - 2005) - Governor of South Carolina from 1987-1995

NOTES

OTHER CAROL'S

Carol Goddard, Carol Moffatt, Carol Williams, Carol Smith, Carol Johnson, Carol Jones, Carol Brown, Carol Davis, Carol Miller, Carol Wilson, Carol Moore, Carol Taylor, Carol A-van, Carol Aaberg, Carol Aadahl, Carol Aadnesen, Carol Aagard, Carol Aagenas, Carol Aageson, Carol Aakhus, Carol Aaland, Carol Aalderks, Carol Aalgaard, Carol Aalpoel, Carol Aalund, Carol Aanenson, Carol Aanesen, Carol Aanestad, Carol Aardema, Carol Aarness, Carol Aarsand, Carol Aarseth, Carol Aarts, Carol Aase, Carol Aasen, Carol Aaser, Carol Aasheim, Carol Aastad, Carol Aastrom, Carol Abbaticchio, Carol Abildness, Carol Abing, Carol Abington, Carol Abiragi, Carol Acoff, Carol Bailenson, Carol Jean, Carol Lanette, Carol Laney, Carol Lee, More results

Author: Samantha Bell