Karyl
girl nameKaryl entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #785 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#785
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4113 |
| 1930s | #2168 |
| 1940s | #1048 |
| 1950s | #1289 |
| 1960s | #1930 |
| 1970s | #5388 |
| 1980s | #9275 |
| 1990s | #12141 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Karyl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karyl alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karyl in 2025?
- Karyl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karyl most popular?
- Karyl peaked in 1944, reaching #785 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karyl with classmates?
- Karyl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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