Karol
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-awl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karol first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 989 babies have been named Karol in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karol is past its peak , currently ranked #20,044 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,044
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Karol is also used as a girl name, ranked #3757.
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About the Name Karol
Karol is a boy name .
Is Karol a boy or girl name? Karol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,044 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,757. Karol is more commonly used as a girl name.
Karol is currently ranked #20,044 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karol include Kar, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karol include Karon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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