Will my child share the name Karol with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Karol per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Karol in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Karol becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Karol has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3041 places in the last five years. Its peak was #557 in 2011. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Karol a good choice for a distinctive name?

Karol is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Karol a popular baby name in the United States?

Karol does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4271

Karol

Karol is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Karol in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4271

About the Name Karol

Karol has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3041 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #557 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Karol is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.