girl's name
Caryl
KAIR-ul (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 6,844
Caryl is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 6 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.
- Peaked in 1947, when 200 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1896.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caryl Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 43 |
| 1910s | 316 |
| 1920s | 843 |
| 1930s | 1,344 |
| 1940s | 1,540 |
| 1950s | 1,463 |
| 1960s | 771 |
| 1970s | 209 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 34 |
How Popular Is Caryl?
In 1996, Caryl was given to 6 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.
Where Caryl Is Used
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 Caryl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caryl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caryl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caryl
- English KAIR-ul
Sibling Names for Caryl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caryl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caryl
How popular is the name Caryl?
In 1996, Caryl was given to 6 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 Caryl a girl's or a boy's name?
Caryl is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caryl?
Caryl has 2 syllables.
When was Caryl most popular?
Caryl peaked in 1947, when 200 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.