Carol
Meaning: Free man; strong and manly
Origin: Old Germanic Karl — from carl (free man), the same root as Charles and Charlotte
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #133
Total births: 3,834
History: Carol peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Carols by Candlelight is one of Australia's most beloved Christmas traditions — held in Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl since 1938. Carol represents the Australian Christmas tradition of singing outdoors on warm summer nights.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1968) | #90 |
| Babies named Carol in 1968 | 97 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,834 |
| Peak year | 1952 (362 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #26 |
| Years in records | 1952–1968 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 34 spots |
Frequently asked about Carol
What does the name Carol mean?
Carol means “Free man; strong and manly” from Old Germanic Karl — from carl (free man), the same root as Charles and Charlotte roots.
What is the origin of the name Carol?
Carol has Old Germanic Karl — from carl (free man), the same root as Charles and Charlotte origin. The traditional meaning is “Free man; strong and manly”.
How popular is Carol in Australia?
Carol ranked #90 in Australia in 1968 — given to 97 babies that year.
When was Carol most popular?
Carol peaked in 1952 with 362 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Carol a boy or girl name?
Carol is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Carols in registered births are female.
Is the name Carol rising or falling in popularity?
Carol has fallen 34 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #56 in 1963 to #90 in 1968.
How long has Carol been recorded in Australia?
Carol appears in birth records in Australia across 17 years — from 1952 through 1968.