Carole Cates

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carole Cates — French
110K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carole Cates is a name that combines French origins. The first name Carole is a feminine given name of French origin. Carole is a feminine given name (see Carl for more information) and occasionally a surname. Given name Surname Lionel Carole (born 1991), French footballer Sébastien Carole (born 1982), French footballer All pages with titles beginning with Carole All pages with titles containing Carole Caroly (name) The surname Cates: Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir. Carole is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 110K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carole reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Carole

French

Carole is a feminine given name (see Carl for more information) and occasionally a surname. Given name Surname Lionel Carole (born 1991), French footballer Sébastien Carole (born 1982), French footballer All pages with titles beginning with Carole All pages with titles containing Carole Caroly (name)

Surname: Cates

English

Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Carole is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Carole by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carole Cates:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Carole?
The first name Carole originates from French. Carole is a feminine given name (see Carl for more information) and occasionally a surname. Given name Surname Lionel Carole (born 1991), French footballer Sébastien Carole (born 1982), French footballer All pages with titles beginning with Carole All pages with titles containing Carole Caroly (name)
When was Carole most popular?
The name Carole reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cates?
The surname Cates originates from English. Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir.
What are the origins of the name Carole Cates?
The name Carole Cates combines two different traditions: the first name Carole has French roots, while the surname Cates originates from English.
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