Carrel
Pronunciation: [ k-AR-uhl ]
Carrel is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,075 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carrel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 26 babies have been named Carrel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carrel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,075 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,075
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Carrel is also used as a girl name, ranked #37326.
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About the Name Carrel
Carrel is a boy name .
Is Carrel a boy or girl name? Carrel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,075 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,326. Carrel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carrel is currently ranked #20,075 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carrel include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis