Carrol
Meaning
“A variant of the Irish surname Carroll (O Cearbhaill), meaning 'fierce in battle'; also used as a form of Carol.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Carrol peaked in the 1920s and the 1940s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Carrol
People given the name Carrol in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Carrol deep dive
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