Caryl
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhl ]
Caryl is a girl baby name. Ranked #39,032 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Caryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,532 babies have been named Caryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,032 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,032
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Middle Name Ideas
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Caryl is also used as a boy name, ranked #28403.
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About the Name Caryl
Caryl is a girl name .
Is Caryl a boy or girl name? Caryl is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,032 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,403. Caryl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Caryl is currently ranked #39,032 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caryl include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caryl include Carys . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis