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Carrol is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Cearbhall,' meaning 'fierce in battle.' It evolved from Cearbhall to Carroll and then to Carrol. The name is associated with strength and has biblical relevance, although it does not have direct biblical connections. It gained popularity in the 19th century, especially among Irish communities. Variants include Carroll and Kerry, and it is seen as a traditional name today. Notable people with this name include Carrol O'Connor and Carrol Baker.

The name Carrol is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carrol has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carrol' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 566th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 465th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1051st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2692nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8930th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1678th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 675th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1175th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3536th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12276th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Carrol' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.