Caryl
Caryl is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Free man or song of joy (as a variant of Carol); also associated with the Welsh word for love.
Origin and history
Caryl is a feminine name historically used as a variant of Carol, or derived from the Welsh word for love or song. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent years. Today, it offers a vintage, classic sound with a familiar melodic quality.
Popularity in the United States
6,347 babies in the United States have been named Caryl since 1880. It ranks #2137 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.5 %)
- IL (20.1 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- WI (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 250 |
| 1920-1930 | 772 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,255 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,490 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,437 |
| 1960-1970 | 756 |
| 1970-1980 | 204 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Caryl
- Caryl Churchill: playwright, dramatist
Nicknames
Carrie
Fun facts
- While often considered a spelling variant of Carol, Caryl is also linked to the Welsh root for love or song.
- The name saw most of its U.S. usage during the mid-20th century before declining in frequency.