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The name Karol originates from Slavic roots, meaning 'man' or 'free man'. It evolved from the name 'Karl' and has historical forms such as Charles. The name has a strong association with leadership and cultural significance, particularly in Eastern Europe, and is not directly related to biblical texts. Today, it remains popular and well-regarded.

The name Karol is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers 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, Karol has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karol' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2379th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2144th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3095th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6253rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4782nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2968th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6847th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5122nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 753rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 640th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1384th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3569th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2087th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2988th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karol' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.