Boy · #3,799 in 2026

Carold

Name: Popularity of the name Carold in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Carold, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,799

Peak Rank

#2,936 (1925)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1953

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#2936

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Carold

Carold first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 9 Carolds were born — ranking #2,936 that year. As of 2026, Carold ranks #3,799 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 139 Carolds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Carold

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carold is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carold

What does the name Carold mean?

Carold is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Carold in 2026?

In 2026, Carold ranks #3,799 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Carold most popular?

Carold reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,936 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Carold a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Carold is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Carold?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carold include Aristide, Worden, Ponciano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carold

Carold is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Carold's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,936. Use the chart and map above to compare Carold's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.