Total births
129
Boys' name · since 1967
Carols
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 129 babies named Carols, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 129
- total births
- 1967–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Carols sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 129 recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Carols has been recorded 129 times among boys since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 1993.
- 129 total births
- 1967–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
129 boys have been named Carols since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 129
- total births
- 1967–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Carols was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
15 babies were named Carols in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Carols's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Carols splits its recorded history at 1984: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Carols at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Carols popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–1993
- Peak year (1987)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Carols by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Carols's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Carols births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
77 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 77 births (60% of all-time use).
Carols by state
Where Carols concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 8 | 6.2% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 3.9% |
New Jersey share of Carols's total US births 6.2%
Even split
8 of 129 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carols? ▼
129 babies have been named Carols since 1967. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1987 with 15 births.
When was Carols most popular? ▼
Carols was most popular in the 1980s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Carols most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carols are New Jersey (8 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Carols been used? ▼
Carols has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 27 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Carols? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carl, Carlos, Carter, Carson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Carols's data
- Carols's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (77 total births) through the 1990s (27) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Carolss (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Carols
Nearby Names Like Carols
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carols
Carl Boy
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Carlos Boy
#135 307,036 births
Carter Boy
#46 206,833 births
Carson Boy
#124 132,774 births
Carlton Boy
#2791 48,890 births
Compare Carols side by side: Carols vs Carl Carols vs Carlos Carols vs Carter
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carols: Baby Name Since 1967 - 129 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carols. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carols draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.