How popular is the name Caryl in 2025?

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

When was the name Caryl most popular?

Caryl peaked in 1898, reaching #1121 among US boy names.

Caryl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Caryl entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1121 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1121

peak (1898)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Caryl alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Caryl in 2025?: Caryl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Caryl most popular?: Caryl peaked in 1898, reaching #1121 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Caryl with classmates?: Caryl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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