Carole Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Carole is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carole has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carole' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2095th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4925th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 698th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 70th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 177th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 526th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1721st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5868th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11771st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carole' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carole"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Carole"

"Carole" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2095th of 6773 229
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 4925th of 7552 35
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 698th of 9107 1,938
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 70th of 9204 63,123
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 177th of 12526 38,124
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 526th of 19264 5,822
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1721st of 27321 1,246
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5868th of 35406 334
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 11771st of 30306 90

Regional Popularity of "Carole" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
997th/997
100.00%
1171st/1171
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Carole" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
443rd/443
100.00%
499th/499
100.00%
1814th/1814
100.00%
453rd/453
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
58th/58
100.00%
59th/59
100.00%
164th/164
100.00%
54th/54
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
166th/166
100.00%
138th/138
100.00%
245th/245
100.00%
193rd/193
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
510th/510
100.00%
414th/414
100.00%
573rd/573
100.00%
655th/655
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1930th/1930
100.00%
1954th/1954
100.00%
1800th/1800
100.00%
1938th/1938
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
4582nd/4582
- 100.00%
6376th/6376
100.00%
6096th/6096
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Carole"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Carole" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.