Karol
girl name#3389 in 2025Karol entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #492 in 1944, ranks #3389 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#3389
rank today
#492
peak (1944)
45
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #3615 |
| 1930s | #1206 |
| 1940s | #549 |
| 1950s | #622 |
| 1960s | #789 |
| 1970s | #2090 |
| 1980s | #3671 |
| 1990s | #3323 |
| 2000s | #2456 |
| 2010s | #2732 |
| 2020s | #3129 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karol has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 7,900 people named Karol are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karol alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karol in 2025?
- Karol ranks #3389 among US girl names in 2025, with 45 babies given the name.
- When was the name Karol most popular?
- Karol peaked in 1944, reaching #492 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karol with classmates?
- Karol will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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