Carol … … its meaning is "free man" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Carol is of English origin and probably originated as a short form of the baby name Caroline, which means “free man.” Some people name their Christmas babies Carol because of Christmas carols.

The baby name Carol has been on the charts almost every year since 1880, when it ranked #685. The baby name broke into the Top 100 in the 1920’s and peaked at #4 in 1941. The baby name stayed in the Top 100 through 1971. The baby name last appeared on the charts in 2006 at #972. See Popular Baby Names.

Carol is a great baby name for babies who will be born around the holidays. It is an especially good baby name for Christian families who love to sing Christmas Carols.

Famous people who share the baby name Carol include Carol Burnett, Carol Channing, and Carol Rosenberg.

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