Caryl
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhl ]
Caryl is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,403 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive boy 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 58 babies have been named Caryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,403 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,403
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Caryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #39032.
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About the Name Caryl
Caryl is a boy name .
Is Caryl a boy or girl name? Caryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,403 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,032. Caryl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Caryl is currently ranked #28,403 in popularity for boy 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 Cary . 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