Total births
112
Girls' name · since 1936
Caroly
Since 1936, U.S. Social Security records show 112 babies named Caroly, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 112
- total births
- 1936–1988
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Caroly sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 112 recorded since 1936.
Social Security Administration records show Caroly recorded 112 times among girls since 1936, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1936 to 1988.
- 112 total births
- 1936–1988 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
112 girls have been named Caroly since 1936, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1988.
- 112
- total births
- 1936–1988
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Caroly was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
9 babies were named Caroly in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Caroly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Caroly splits its recorded history at 1963: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Caroly at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1936
Caroly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1936–1988
- Peak year (1961)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Caroly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Caroly's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Caroly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
26 births
- 1960s
1960s
43 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 43 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caroly? ▼
Since 1936, Social Security records show 112 babies named Caroly. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 9 births.
When was Caroly most popular? ▼
Caroly was most popular in the 1960s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Caroly been used? ▼
Caroly has been recorded in Social Security data since 1936, spanning 53 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Caroly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caroly's data
- Caroly's decade-level peak was the 1960s (43 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caroly
Nearby Names Like Caroly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caroly
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Carrie Girl
#3013 266,350 births
Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
#1009 150,390 births
Compare Caroly side by side: Caroly vs Carol Caroly vs Carolyn Caroly vs Carrie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1936–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caroly: Baby Name Since 1936 - 112 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caroly. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caroly draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.