How popular is the name Karol in 2025?

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

When was the name Karol most popular?

Karol peaked in 2005, reaching #1201 among US boy names.

Karol will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Karol entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1201 in 2005, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1201

peak (2005)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Karol has been most popular in IL.

About 1,000 people named Karol are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Karol alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Karol in 2025?: Karol is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Karol most popular?: Karol peaked in 2005, reaching #1201 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Karol with classmates?: Karol will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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