NAME PROFILE
Carola
Derived from the Germanic name Carolus, meaning 'free man.' This name represents a spirited and independent nature, often associated with a person who possesses a radiant personality and a natural ability to inspire others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,170 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 38%NY — 38%TX — 25%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Carola Häggkvist (Pop singer, 'Främling') · Carola Rackete (Ship captain and activist, Sea-Watch 3) · Carola Standertskjöld (Jazz singer, 'Muistojen Bulevardi') · Carola de Kanter (Chef and television personality, 'Recepten') · Carola Giedion-Welcker (Art historian, 'Substance and Symbol')
Nicknames & Diminutives
CaraLolaCarrieOla
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