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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Carroll — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Carrington|Carrson
Irish◈ Unisex · 62% boy · 38% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Carroll

◈

KAR-ul · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9050 in 2023

Peak: #7174 in 2021

→ Stable
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9050 in 2023

Peak: #7174 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15761 in 2022

Peak: #15761 in 2022

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #9050 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172022

Rank #15761 · Falling since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Carroll scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
IrishCelticUnisex2-syllableClassicSurname-as-firstCoolStrongLiteraryGrounded
Character
analytical mindsteady reliabilityquiet confidencepractical wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Carrolls

pioneeringstrategicinnovativecompetitivemotivating
STRONG
High confidence

Carroll is an Irish unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Carroll at a Glance
Meaning:Descendant of Cearbhall, from Old Irish 'cearbh' meaning fierce or sharp. Associated with strength and warrior heritage in Irish tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#7174 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #— · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Carroll O'Connor
Actor, Archie Bunker in All in the Family
Similar Sound
DarylMerylBarrelLaurelCarolTerrell
Similar Style
Rowan◈Beckett◈Soren◈Ronan◈Finley◈Morgan◈
Works well with
Rowan◈Morgan◈Avery◈Riley◈Finley◈Sage◈River◈Quinn◈
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→ Stable
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↑ Rising
Finley◈
Scottish · #290
→ Stable
Liam
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Carroll · Overview
Summary

Carroll is an Irish unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 29/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
62% boy · 38% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic character
Carroll carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
carroll.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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