Feminine dossier · first seen 1896

Caryl

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1947
Peak births
190
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer

Quick answers about Caryl

How many people are named Caryl?

Based on SSA birth records through 1996, an estimated 2,376 Americans born with the name Caryl may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1996.

How rare is Caryl?

Caryl has not appeared in SSA records since 1996. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Caryl?

The median age of a living American named Caryl is approximately 69 years, with most bearers falling between 62 and 76 years old.

Is Caryl still popular?

No. Caryl is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1996.

Where is Caryl most common?

Caryl has its strongest geographic signal in Illinois, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.

1896Peak 19472025
peak 1947 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1947
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
6,347