NAME PROFILE
Hansen
Formally derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man', Karyl characterizes an individual with an independent spirit, natural grace, and a resilient heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 887 |
| Gender | Male (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 2011 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1991 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 79%TX — 21%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Karyl Norman (Vaudeville performer known as The Creole Fashion Plate) · Karyl Miller (Prominent American illustrator) · Karyl Lynn (Children's book author) · Karyl Swartz (Renowned researcher and academic) · Karyl Walker (Award-winning journalist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KariLeeKar
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