Caryl
Girl nameCaryl has been given to 6,691 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It peaked in 1947.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,691
Peak year
1947 (200 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1896
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
95% girls / 5% boys
Rank through the decades
Caryl's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #954 |
| 1950 | #664 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Caryl — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Caryl.
FAQ
How popular is the name Caryl?
Caryl has been given to 6,691 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Caryl peak?
Caryl peaked in 1947, when 200 babies were given the name.
Is Caryl a girl or boy name?
Caryl is primarily a girl name (95% of babies named Caryl are girls).
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