NAME PROFILE
Caryl
Historical SSA popularity data for Caryl.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,691 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1972 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NY — 25%IL — 24%OH — 18%CA — 18%NJ — 15%
Notable People
Caryl Churchill (Playwright, known for *Top Girls*) · Caryl Houselander (Artist and author, known for her spiritual works) · Caryl Phillips (Novelist and playwright, known for *Crossing the River*) · Caryl Smith (Music educator and conductor) · Caryl K. Hargrove (Activist and community leader)
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