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Carolle

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Pronounced KAIR-ol /ˈkær.əl/Medium

Meaning: Carolle is a French-flavored spelling of Carol or Carole, a feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic for free man, and also linked to the word carol, a joyful song. The doubled ending gives an elegant continental look.Low

In 30 seconds: Carolle is a vintage girl's name, a French-styled spelling of Carol, tied to Charles and to a joyful song (said KAIR-ol).
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningCarolle is a French-flavored spelling of Carol or Carole, a feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic for free man, and also linked to the word carol, a joyful song. The doubled ending gives an elegant continental look.
U.S. rank (1963)#6709 ↘ Falling
1963 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1942
Total births (all-time)≈ 188

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194219241963

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

Carolle is an ornamented spelling of Carol or Carole, a feminine of Charles from the Germanic karl, free man, and long linked to the joyful carol. It belongs to the mid-century heyday of Carol names, when varied spellings like this one added a touch of French polish.

Carolle was always rare in this spelling, given to only about twenty girls a year at its faint peak in the early nineteen-forties. A woman named Carolle then is in her eighties today.

Did you know? Carol, the name behind Carolle, doubles as the word for a joyful song, giving it a bright, festive echo.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Carolle — French-styled spelling of Carol/Carole; feminine of Charles

Variations

CaroleCarolCarola

Nicknames

CaroCarrie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carolle mean?

It is a French-styled spelling of Carol, a feminine of Charles, and linked to a joyful song.

How do you pronounce Carolle?

It is said KAIR-ol /ˈkær.əl/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Carolle a boy or girl name?

Carolle is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Carolle?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-forties.

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