US Popularity:28765
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Fierce in battle
Carroll is a gender-neutral, surname-turned-first name with Irish roots. This vintage pick spent nearly a millennium on the top 1,000 list in the US before dropping off into obscurity. It's rooted in the Irish surnames Ó Cearbhaill and Cearbhall and means "fierce in battle." Even if said battle is bedtime, you can expect baby Carroll to put up an adorable fuss. Strong-minded and stubborn, they'll always keep you on your toes! This name is also a popular choice for parents who want to inspire a love of reading and storytelling. Just like Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland, they'll flex their creative muscles every chance they get.

Famous People Named Carroll

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Lewis Carroll
    Author

Carroll Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Carroll is currently #28765 in U.S. births
Boy:Carroll is currently #16192 in U.S. births
Girl:Carroll is currently #26472 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#26472
in 2022
- 2338
from 2017
In comparison to the previous year's data
Not sure you have the perfect name? Search to add more baby names to your My Favorites list.