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Carolee

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Pronounced KAIR-uh-lee /ˈkɛr.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: A compound name joining Carol — a feminine tied to Charles, 'free man' — with Lee, an English name meaning 'meadow; clearing.' A wholesome mid-century blend.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunny blend: Carolee joins Carol ('free man') and Lee ('meadow'), said 'KAIR-uh-lee.' Vintage and cheerful.

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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic

MeaningA compound name joining Carol — a feminine tied to Charles, 'free man' — with Lee, an English name meaning 'meadow; clearing.' A wholesome mid-century blend.

U.S. rank (2021)#15718 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1943

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,458

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carolee joins Carol — a feminine of Charles, 'free man' — to Lee, 'meadow,' a tidy compound in the mid-century style. It peaked in 1943 and faded gradually after (said 'KAIR-uh-lee'). The exact route is uncertain, which we note.

Carolee belonged to the wartime nurseries and is rare today. Rare, wholesome, and vintage.

Did you know? Carolee blends Carol and Lee; it peaked around 1943 and has faded to rarity since.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Carolee — Blend of Carol + Lee; route uncertain

Variations

CarolineCarolynCarleigh

Nicknames

CarolLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carolee mean?

Carolee is a blend of Carol and Lee; the exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Carolee?

It's said KAIR-uh-lee /ˈkɛr.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carolee a boy or girl name?

Carolee is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Carolee?

Carolee peaked in the mid-forties and is rare today.