Total births
55
Girls' name · since 1958
Karil
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 55 babies named Karil, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 55
- total births
- 1958–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Karil is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 55 have been recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karil has been recorded 55 times among girls since 1958, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 1962.
- 55 total births
- 1958–1962 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
55 girls have been named Karil since 1958, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1962.
- 55
- total births
- 1958–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Karil was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
19 babies were named Karil in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Karil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karil splits its recorded history at 1960: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1962 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karil at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Karil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1962
- Peak year (1958)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Karil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Karil's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Karil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
34 births
- 1960s
1960s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 34 births (62% of all-time use).
Karil by state
Where Karil concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 9.1% |
Michigan share of Karil's total US births 9.1%
5 of 55 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karil? ▼
Karil has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1962. 19 babies were born in 1958, its single highest year.
When was Karil most popular? ▼
Karil was most popular in the 1950s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Karil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karil are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Karil been used? ▼
Records for Karil go back to 1958, giving 5 years of history through 1962.
What names are similar to Karil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Karil's data
- Karil's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 1960s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Karils (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- 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 Karil
Nearby Names Like Karil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karil
Karen Girl
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Kara Girl
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Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karil side by side: Karil vs Karen Karil vs Kara Karil vs Karla
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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, 1958–1962 (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. "Karil: Baby Name Since 1958 - 55 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karil. 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 Karil 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.