Compare two names
Carol and Karol side by side: Carol peaked in 1946 and Karol in 2005; in 2025 they were given to 82 and 45 babies.
Carol and Karol, year by year
Girls and boys together; Carol solid, Karol dashed.
| Carol | Karol | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 82 | 45 |
| Rank 2025 | #2,242 among girls’ names | #3,425 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 825,584 | 11,131 |
| Peak year | 1946 | 2005 |
| Girls | 99% | 87% |
| Alive, estimated | 511,000 | 8,620 |
| Median age | 73 | 60 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.