Caryl Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Caryl is a Welsh name derived from 'Carole', meaning 'song' or 'joy'. It evolved from historical forms such as 'Carole' and has gained popularity since the 20th century. The name is associated with creativity and has notable figures in arts and literature. There is no biblical relevance connected to the name.
The name Caryl is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Caryl has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Caryl' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2948th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2808th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4170th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1101st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 601st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 864th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2512th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8708th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Caryl' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caryl"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛrɪl/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
Caryl is derived from the Welsh name 'Carole', which means 'song' or 'joy'. It is also linked to the word 'carol', referring to a joyful song, particularly during the Christmas season.
Meaning
song, joy
Language Evolution
Carole, Caryl
Historical Usage
Caryl gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Carole, Carol, Cary
Modern Popularity & Image
Caryl is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Caryl Churchill, a renowned British playwright, Caryl Houselander, a British author and artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caryl"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Caryl"
"Caryl" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2948th of 7545 | 126 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2808th of 6773 | 134 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4170th of 7552 | 62 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1101st of 9107 | 802 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 601st of 9204 | 2,374 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 864th of 12526 | 2,540 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2512th of 19264 | 493 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8708th of 27321 | 121 |
Regional Popularity of "Caryl" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Caryl" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
44.99% 637th/1416 |
49.31% 680th/1379 |
- |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.78% 414th/1546 |
27.19% 423rd/1556 |
- |
39.37% 609th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.18% 672nd/2227 |
25.97% 631st/2430 |
51.14% 1459th/2853 |
32.58% 904th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
65.37% 1920th/2937 |
58.54% 2039th/3483 |
85.42% 3005th/3518 |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caryl"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caryl" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.