How Many People Are Named Caryl?
Complete statistics for the name Caryl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Caryl, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,476 people in the US, making up 1 in 94,946 Americans. The majority of those named Caryl are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 81All 6,691 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Caryl Through the Generations
Caryl has been a name that's seen its peak in 1947 when it reached 200 births, but since then, it's remained stable, with a current estimated living count of 3,476. With only 6,691 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Caryl is a name that's become increasingly rare. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 92% of people named Caryl being over 60 years old, indicating that it's a name often passed down through families rather than chosen by new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Caryl's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Caryl
How Many People Have the Name Caryl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 545 people in the United States currently share the name Caryl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 608,164 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Caryl a Common or Rare Name?
Caryl is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Caryl Mean?
Caryl means "creative variant of Cary" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Caryl in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Caryl Most Popular?
The name Caryl reached peak popularity in 1947, with 200 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Caryl?
Approximately 545 people named Caryl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 545. That works out to roughly 1 in 608,164 Americans.
Is Caryl a rare name?
Caryl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 608,164 Americans has this name.
What does the name Caryl mean?
Caryl means "creative variant of Cary" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Caryl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Caryl are male and 98% are female.
When was Caryl most popular?
Caryl peaked in 1947 with 200 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.