Will my child share the name Karol with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Karol per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Karol in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Karol becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Karol is declining: down 2,454 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #557 in 2011.

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.

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Karol

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Karol is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Karol in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Karol in their class.