Girl · #11,798 in 2026

Caroly

Name: Popularity of the name Caroly in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caroly, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,798

Peak Rank

#4,548 (1961)

Total Babies

112

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1936

First Year

1988

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#4548

Peak Rank

112

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caroly

Caroly first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1936, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 9 Carolys were born — ranking #4,548 that year. As of 2026, Caroly ranks #11,798 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 112 Carolys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Caroly

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caroly is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Caroli
Carola
Kerala
Coralie
Corelli
Charolais
Coralee
Chorally
Karoly
Carefully
Carol
Carly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caroly

What does the name Caroly mean?

Caroly is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caroly in 2026?

In 2026, Caroly ranks #11,798 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Caroly most popular?

Caroly reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #4,548 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Caroly a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caroly is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Caroly?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caroly include Laurajean, Lagretta, Mavourneen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caroly

Caroly is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 112 births in the dataset. Caroly's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #4,548. Use the chart and map above to compare Caroly's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.