girl's name
Caral
KAR-ul
- Origin Irish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 70
Caral is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Caral is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in 1947, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1935.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caral Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 9 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 11 |
How Popular Is Caral?
In 1964, Caral was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Caral
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caral Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caral over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caral
- Pronunciation KAR-ul
Sibling Names for Caral
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caral — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caral
How popular is the name Caral?
In 1964, Caral was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Caral a girl's or a boy's name?
Caral is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caral?
Caral has 2 syllables.
When was Caral most popular?
Caral peaked in 1947, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.