Karielle
A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning "pure, beloved maiden".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Karielle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Karielle today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karielle births was 2024 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karielle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
2024
18 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,491
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Karielle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karielle from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 88 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Karielle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karielle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Karielle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Karielles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Karielle
The name Karielle is a relatively modern French name, with its origins dating back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the French names "Carole" and "Arielle," both of which have their own distinct meanings and histories.
The name "Carole" is derived from the French word "caroler," meaning "to sing joyfully." It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages and is thought to have been inspired by the joyful songs and carols sung during Christmas celebrations. On the other hand, "Arielle" is a French form of the Hebrew name "Ariel," which means "lion of God" and has biblical roots.
While the name Karielle does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have been present in various cultures and time periods. Some notable individuals who have borne the name Karielle throughout history include:
1. Karielle Goffaux (born 1988), a Belgian professional tennis player.
2. Karielle Patrick (born 1988), an American dancer and choreographer known for her work on various television shows and music videos.
3. Karielle Samuelson (born 1994), a Swedish singer and songwriter who has released several albums in her native language.
While the name Karielle is relatively new and has not been extensively documented, it is a unique blend of French and Hebrew influences, reflecting a modern approach to naming that combines elements from different cultures and traditions. As with many contemporary names, its popularity and usage may continue to evolve over time, potentially leading to new historical references and notable figures bearing this name in the future.
People
Karielle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karielle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Karielle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karielle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karielle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Karielle a common name?
We classify Karielle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 183 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karielle most popular?
The single biggest year for Karielle was 2024, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karielle is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Karielle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Karielle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karielle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Karielle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Karielle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Karielle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Karielle?
Find out how many people share the name Karielle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.