Total births
180
Girls' name · since 1939
Karolee
Since 1939, U.S. Social Security records show 180 babies named Karolee, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 180
- total births
- 1939–1974
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
180 girls have been named Karolee since 1939, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Karolee recorded 180 times among girls since 1939, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 1974.
- 180 total births
- 1939–1974 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
180 girls have been named Karolee since 1939, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1974.
- 180
- total births
- 1939–1974
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Karolee was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
14 babies were named Karolee in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Karolee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karolee splits its recorded history at 1956: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1942 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karolee at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Karolee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–1974
- Peak year (1962)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Karolee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Karolee's strongest decade.
58 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Karolee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 9
1930s
9 births
- 1940s
1940s
44 births
- 1950s
1950s
58 births
- 1960s
1960s
58 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 58 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karolee? ▼
Since 1939, Social Security records show 180 babies named Karolee. The most recent recorded year was 1974. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 14 births.
When was Karolee most popular? ▼
Karolee was most popular in the 1950s decade with 58 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
How long has the name Karolee been used? ▼
Karolee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1939, spanning 36 years of data through 1974.
What names are similar to Karolee? ▼
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 Karolee's data
- Karolee's decade-level peak was the 1950s (58 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1970s -- 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 Karolee
Nearby Names Like Karolee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karolee
Karen Girl
#1251 987,989 births
Kara Girl
#990 101,743 births
Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karolee side by side: Karolee vs Karen Karolee vs Kara Karolee vs Karla
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1939–1974 (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. "Karolee: Baby Name Since 1939 - 180 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karolee. 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 Karolee 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.