Carole is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the name Carolus, which means "strong" or "freeholder". The name has been used historically as both a male and female name, but it is more commonly associated with females today.
The name Carole first appeared in France during the Middle Ages. It was believed to have been brought to France by Charlemagne's men after their return from Italy, where they had encountered the Italian form of the name Carlo. Over time, the name became popular among the French nobility and eventually spread throughout Europe.
In England, the name Carole began to appear in the late 14th century, although it was still relatively rare at this time. It is believed that the name may have been introduced by French-speaking nobility who settled in England during this period.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Carole became more common throughout Europe. It is thought that this increase in popularity may be due to the influence of various historical figures named Carolus or Carole, such as Charles I of England and Charles IX of France.
Today, Carole continues to be a popular given name for females around the world. Some notable individuals with the name include Carole King, an American singer-songwriter, and Carole Lombard, an American actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The given statistics illustrate the annual births of the name Carole in the United States from 1932 to 1948 and then again in 1961. The data shows that the popularity of this name varied throughout these years.
From 1932 to 1939, there were an average of about 13 births per year for the name Carole. The highest number during this period was 19 births in 1937, while the lowest was 6 births in 1932.
The years between 1940 and 1945 saw a noticeable increase in popularity for the name Carole, with the peak being 33 births in 1942. However, this trend did not continue into the following years, as the number of births dropped significantly to just 7 births per year from 1946 to 1948.
There was another occurrence of the name Carole in 1961, with 7 births that year. It's interesting to observe how the popularity of this name fluctuated over time.
In total, there were 264 births named Carole in the United States during these years combined.