Unisex nameCurrently #3,775 in the USSteady
Karol
//ˈkɛɹɔl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20055 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Karol's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Karol's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Karol |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 34 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1933 | 47 |
| 1934 | 63 |
| 1935 | 65 |
| 1936 | 89 |
| 1937 | 97 |
| 1938 | 117 |
| 1939 | 129 |
| 1940 | 150 |
| 1941 | 164 |
| 1942 | 184 |
| 1943 | 197 |
| 1944 | 228 |
| 1945 | 223 |
| 1946 | 226 |
| 1947 | 267 |
| 1948 | 239 |
| 1949 | 190 |
| 1950 | 207 |
| 1951 | 214 |
| 1952 | 248 |
| 1953 | 198 |
| 1954 | 214 |
| 1955 | 223 |
| 1956 | 213 |
| 1957 | 257 |
| 1958 | 263 |
| 1959 | 258 |
| 1960 | 225 |
| 1961 | 231 |
| 1962 | 209 |
| 1963 | 190 |
| 1964 | 225 |
| 1965 | 181 |
| 1966 | 162 |
| 1967 | 144 |
| 1968 | 126 |
| 1969 | 115 |
| 1970 | 99 |
| 1971 | 83 |
| 1972 | 54 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 34 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 43 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 60 |
| 2000 | 60 |
| 2001 | 53 |
| 2002 | 58 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 77 |
| 2005 | 448 |
| 2006 | 209 |
| 2007 | 212 |
| 2008 | 137 |
| 2009 | 136 |
| 2010 | 108 |
| 2011 | 137 |
| 2012 | 163 |
| 2013 | 90 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2015 | 84 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 40 |
Karol through the decades
- Karol peaked in 2005, when 448 babies were named Karol in the US.
- The 1950s were Karol's strongest decade, averaging 230 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Karol has fallen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Karol currently ranks #3,775 in the US and is holding steady.