Carola

Girl name

Carola has been given to 1,170 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It peaked in 1961. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Carola.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,170

Peak year

1961 (29 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1894

10-year trend

▲ +60%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Carola — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Carolgirl

825,584 babies since 1880

Carlagirl

150,815 babies since 1890

Carolegirl

110,952 babies since 1901

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carola.

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Deirdragirl

1,172 babies since 1944

Risegirl

1,173 babies since 1942

Mariellengirl

1,166 babies since 1915

Wendolyngirl

1,176 babies since 1928

Lenitagirl

1,178 babies since 1919

Deniecegirl

1,162 babies since 1932

Tonnieunisex

1,157 babies since 1915

FAQ

How popular is the name Carola?

Carola has been given to 1,170 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carola peak?

Carola peaked in 1961, when 29 babies were given the name.

Is Carola a girl or boy name?

Carola is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carola are girls).

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