Caryl
girl nameCaryl entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #525 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#525
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1543 |
| 1900s | #1700 |
| 1910s | #1321 |
| 1920s | #884 |
| 1930s | #600 |
| 1940s | #630 |
| 1950s | #796 |
| 1960s | #1348 |
| 1970s | #3599 |
| 1980s | #6540 |
| 1990s | #10345 |
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Caryl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caryl alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caryl in 2025?
- Caryl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caryl most popular?
- Caryl peaked in 1935, reaching #525 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caryl with classmates?
- Caryl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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