Caryl

Caryl is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2014.

Caryl at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Caryl

Caryl belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Caryl first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #526 in 1935, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6,347 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caryl in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#526 in 1935
Peak year
1947
Total since 1880
6,347

Caryl in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1755 in 1996
Babies named Caryl in 2014
3
Total since 1996
38

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caryl mean?

The meaning of Caryl is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Caryl a boy or girl name?

Caryl is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2014.

What origin is the name Caryl?

Caryl comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Caryl?

Caryl first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #526 in 1935, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].