Total births
66
Girls' name · since 1996
Kajol
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 66 babies named Kajol, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 66
- total births
- 1996–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
66 girls have been named Kajol since 1996, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kajol recorded 66 times among girls since 1996, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2005.
- 66 total births
- 1996–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
66 girls have been named Kajol since 1996, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 66
- total births
- 1996–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Kajol was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
15 babies were named Kajol in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Kajol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kajol's full recorded timeline at 1999, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1999 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kajol at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Kajol popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2005
- Peak year (1999)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Kajol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kajol's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Kajol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 48 births (73% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kajol? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 66 babies named Kajol. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 15 births.
When was Kajol most popular? ▼
Kajol was most popular in the 1990s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Kajol been used? ▼
Records for Kajol go back to 1996, giving 10 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Kajol? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaja, Kajsa, Kajal, Kajuana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kajol's data
- Kajol's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (48 total births) through the 2000s (18) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Kajol
Nearby Names Like Kajol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kajol
Kaja Girl
#6226 711 births
Kajsa Girl
#10459 406 births
Kajal Girl
369 births
Kajuana Girl
118 births
Kajah Girl
81 births
Compare Kajol side by side: Kajol vs Kaja Kajol vs Kajsa Kajol vs Kajal
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1996–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kajol: Baby Name Since 1996 - 66 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kajol. 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 Kajol 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 July 2026.