How popular is the name Carel in 2025?

Carel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Carel most popular?

Carel peaked in 1934, reaching #2563 among US boy names.

Carel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Carel entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2563 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2563

peak (1934)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Carel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Carel alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Carel in 2025?: Carel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Carel most popular?: Carel peaked in 1934, reaching #2563 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Carel with classmates?: Carel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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