Carol Edson
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Carol Edson is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Carol is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Feminine form of Charles/Karl, from the Germanic Karl (free man). Also associated with the tradition of Christmas carols. The surname Edson: Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h. Carol is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 876K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carol reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Carol
Meaning: free man
Germanic
Feminine form of Charles/Karl, from the Germanic Karl (free man). Also associated with the tradition of Christmas carols.
Surname: Edson
Portuguese
Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Carol is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Carol by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Carol Edson
- Annette Bening (film actor, 1958)
- Mae Jemison (children's writer, 1956)
- Joyce Carol Oates (essayist, 1938)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carol Edson:
Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Carol?
- The first name Carol originates from Germanic. Feminine form of Charles/Karl, from the Germanic Karl (free man). Also associated with the tradition of Christmas carols.
- When was Carol most popular?
- The name Carol reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Edson?
- The surname Edson originates from Portuguese. Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h.
- What are the origins of the name Carol Edson?
- The name Carol Edson combines two different traditions: the first name Carol has Germanic roots, while the surname Edson originates from Portuguese.