Total births
2,106
Girls' name · since 1923
Karyl
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 2,106 babies named Karyl, peaking in 1944. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,106
- total births
- 1923–1997
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
2,106 girls have been named Karyl since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Karyl recorded 2,106 times among girls since 1923, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1997.
- 2,106 total births
- 1923–1997 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,106 girls have been named Karyl since 1923, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1997.
- 2,106
- total births
- 1923–1997
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Karyl was born in this single decade.
1944
Single peak year
95 babies were named Karyl in 1944 - its busiest year on record.
Karyl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karyl splits its recorded history at 1959: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1923 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1944 peak of 95 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karyl at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1944
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Karyl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1997
- Peak year (1944)
- 95
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Karyl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Karyl's strongest decade.
636 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Karyl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 48
1920s
48 births
- 1930s 158
1930s
158 births
- 1940s
1940s
636 births
- 1950s
1950s
631 births
- 1960s
1960s
420 births
- 1970s 120
1970s
120 births
- 1980s 64
1980s
64 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 636 births (30% of all-time use).
How Karyl compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Karyl's total volume
Karyl vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Karyl by state
Where Karyl concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 113 | 5.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 92 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 70 | 3.3% |
| #4 | California | | 46 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 41 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 29 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 27 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Minnesota | | 20 | 0.9% |
Illinois share of Karyl's total US births 5.4%
Even split
113 of 2,106 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Karyl appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karyl? ▼
Karyl has been given to 2,106 babies in the U.S. since 1923, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1997. 95 babies were born in 1944, its single highest year.
When was Karyl most popular? ▼
Karyl was most popular in the 1940s decade with 636 total births. The single peak year was 1944.
Where is Karyl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karyl are Illinois (113 births), New York (92 births), Michigan (70 births).
How long has the name Karyl been used? ▼
Records for Karyl go back to 1923, giving 75 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Karyl? ▼
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 Karyl's data
- Karyl's decade-level peak was the 1940s (636 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Karyls (113 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Karyl
Nearby Names Like Karyl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karyl
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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 Karyl side by side: Karyl vs Karen Karyl vs Kara Karyl vs Karla
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1923–1997 (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. "Karyl: Baby Name Since 1923 - 2,106 Births, Peak 1944." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karyl. 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 Karyl 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.