Karol
Every Karol since 1911 — 11,131 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karol
Karol is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,426 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 11,131 American babies have been named Karol — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2005, when 448 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Karol stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karol year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,426 | — | — |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,723 | — | — |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,800 | 6 | #11,535 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,878 | — | — |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,138 | 10 | #7,865 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,946 | 11 | #7,259 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,469 | 5 | #13,142 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,535 | 8 | #9,230 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,108 | 14 | #6,190 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,620 | 19 | #5,045 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,700 | 18 | #5,175 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,381 | 27 | #3,846 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,674 | 24 | #4,127 |
| 2012 | 132 | #1,635 | 31 | #3,489 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,979 | 37 | #3,083 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,416 | 30 | #3,587 |
| 2009 | 97 | #2,096 | 39 | #3,020 |
| 2008 | 87 | #2,258 | 50 | #2,529 |
| 2007 | 149 | #1,543 | 63 | #2,150 |
| 2006 | 137 | #1,578 | 72 | #1,885 |
| 2005 | 316 | #818 | 132 | #1,206 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,765 | 18 | #4,692 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,986 | 7 | #9,164 |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,266 | 15 | #5,029 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,448 | 14 | #5,279 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,962 | 12 | #5,745 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,453 | 12 | #4,961 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,824 | 15 | #3,874 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,955 | 8 | #4,931 |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,671 | 5 | #6,761 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,380 | — | — |
| 1970 | 99 | #1,174 | — | — |
| 1965 | 181 | #741 | — | — |
| 1960 | 224 | #679 | — | — |
| 1955 | 214 | #634 | 9 | #2,872 |
| 1950 | 200 | #597 | 7 | #3,183 |
| 1945 | 211 | #504 | 12 | #2,064 |
| 1940 | 137 | #593 | 13 | #2,038 |
| 1935 | 49 | #988 | 16 | #1,795 |
| 1930 | 16 | #2,155 | 18 | #1,783 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,221 | 13 | #2,371 |
| 1920 | — | — | 13 | #2,394 |
| 1915 | — | — | 16 | #1,837 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Karol
- Karol Szymanowski Composer · 1882–1937
- Karol Świerczewski Military personnel · 1897–1947
- Karol Dobiaš Soccer player · b. 1947
- Karol Mikuli Musician · 1821–1897
- Karol Borsuk Mathematician · 1905–1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karol in 2025?
Karol ranked #3,426 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karol?
11,131 babies have been named Karol in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karol most popular?
Karol peaked in 2005, when 448 newborns received the name.
Is Karol a boy or girl name?
Karol is used for both: about 87% of babies named Karol have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Karol rising or falling?
Karol is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Karol?
Well-known people named Karol include Karol Szymanowski (composer), Karol Świerczewski (military personnel), Karol Dobiaš (soccer player).