Girls name · California
Carol in California
Carol was the 1980th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Carol that year. Since 1910, California families have named 56,927 babies Carol.
Popularity over time
Carol in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 158th |
| 1926 | 151 | 53rd |
| 1943 | 1,938 | 6th |
| 1959 | 1,480 | 25th |
| 1975 | 146 | 185th |
| 1991 | 136 | 341st |
| 2008 | 44 | 869th |
| 2025 | 10 | 1980th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 158th in 1910 to 1980th in 2025.
The most babies named Carol in California in a single year was 2,201, in 1947. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1936.
Across the country, Carol reached its best rank of #1 in Utah (1937). See Carol in every state →
How popular is Carol in California?
Carol was the 1980th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Carol that year. Since 1910, California families have named 56,927 babies Carol.
How many babies are named Carol in California?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Carol in California. The most babies named Carol in California in a single year was 2,201, in 1947.
What is the rank of Carol in California?
Carol ranked 1980th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1936.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.