NAME PROFILE
Jerlene
Derived from the Middle English word for a song of praise or joy, and also a feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man.' A Carol is often perceived as a bright and melodic individual who embodies a spirit of freedom and brings harmony to every room she enters.
Key Stats
| Total births | 924 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1936 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1923 |
| Most recent | 1947 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 35%NC — 22%AR — 17%LA — 13%MS — 13%
Notable People
Carol Burnett (Comedian, The Carol Burnett Show) · Carol Shields (Author, The Stone Diaries) · Carol Alt (Model, Portfolio) · Carol Kane (Actress, Taxi) · Carol Vorderman (Television Presenter, Countdown)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CarrieCarlyCari
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