Caryl
Meaning
variant of Carol, short form of Caroline (see Charles, from karl "man")
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Caryl peaked in the 1930s and the 1940s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Caryl
Most people given the name Caryl in the United States were born between 1940 and 1969. The Caryl you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Caryl deep dive
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