Find out how popular the first name Carolee has been for the last 48 years (from 1974 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Carolee by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Carolee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Carolee.

The history of the first name Carolee

The given name Carolee is a feminine name derived from the French name Caroline, which itself has Germanic origins. The name Caroline can be traced back to the Old German name Karlina, a diminutive form of the name Karl, meaning "free man" or "manly".

In the Middle Ages, the name Caroline gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France, where it was used by members of the French nobility. One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of King George II of Great Britain, who lived from 1683 to 1737.

The variant spelling Carolee emerged in the 19th century, likely as an Americanized version of the name. It gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries during the early 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carolee is found in the 1920 United States Census, where it appears as the first name of several individuals. However, the name did not become widely popular until later in the 20th century.

Notable individuals named Carolee throughout history include Carolee Schneemann (1939-2019), an American visual artist known for her work in performance art and body art. Carolee Carmello (born 1962) is an American actress and singer who has starred in numerous Broadway productions.

Carolee Sanger (1916-1992) was an American actress best known for her role as Donna Consuelo in the television series The Donna Reed Show. Carolee Glazier (born 1942) is an American author and illustrator of children's books.

Carolee Schneemann, mentioned earlier, was a pioneering figure in the feminist art movement of the 1960s and 1970s, known for her groundbreaking works that explored themes of gender, sexuality, and the body.

Data source

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