Karol
5 countries#3389 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Karol was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,131 births recorded 1911–2025 · currently #3389 · peaked in 2005 with 448 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
656 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 76 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
585 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2011 with 63 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
350 births recorded 1926–2021 · peaked in 1980 with 16 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Pas-de-Calais, Paris, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
36 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
35 births recorded 2005–2014 · peaked in 2011 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Karol’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1574 | — |
| 2007 | #1537 | ↑37 |
| 2008 | #2253 | ↓716 |
| 2009 | #2090 | ↑163 |
| 2010 | #2405 | ↓315 |
| 2011 | #1968 | ↑437 |
| 2012 | #1629 | ↑339 |
| 2013 | #2661 | ↓1032 |
| 2014 | #2371 | ↑290 |
| 2015 | #2685 | ↓314 |
| 2016 | #3588 | ↓903 |
| 2017 | #4066 | ↓478 |
| 2018 | #3497 | ↑569 |
| 2019 | #2451 | ↑1046 |
| 2020 | #2931 | ↓480 |
| 2021 | #3112 | ↓181 |
| 2022 | #2856 | ↑256 |
| 2023 | #2789 | ↑67 |
| 2024 | #3695 | ↓906 |
| 2025 | #3389 | ↑306 |
Frequently asked questions about Karol
Is Karol a popular name?
Yes — Karol currently ranks #3389 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Karol more common for boys or girls?
Karol is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Karol most popular?
Karol peaked in 2005 in United States, with 448 recorded births that year.
Is Karol rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Karol’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4809 in 1918 to #3389 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Karol?
At least 12,137 babies have been recorded with the name Karol across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Karol popular in more than one country?
Yes — Karol appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Karol?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Karol include Karleigh, Katana, Katheryn.
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