Karroll
A variant spelling of the masculine name Carroll, derived from the Irish surname meaning "warlike".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Karroll. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Karroll today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karroll births was 1940 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karroll. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Karroll is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Karrolls were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Karroll. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1940
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1951 SSA rank
#3,988
Tracked since 1940
Gender
Gender distribution for Karroll
Karroll is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 22 total registrations, 10 (45.5%) were male and 12 (54.5%) were female.
Karroll as a male name
- Ranked #3,988 in 1951
- 5 male births in 1951
- Peak: 1948 (5 births)
Karroll as a female name
- Ranked #5,699 in 1947
- 5 female births in 1947
- Peak: 1940 (7 births)
Popularity
Karroll: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karroll from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 17 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karroll 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 Karroll during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Karroll
The name Karroll has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "kar," meaning "warrior," and the suffix "-oll," which was commonly used to form diminutive names. The name was initially popularized among the Frankish tribes of present-day Germany and France.
During the Middle Ages, the name Karroll gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Germanic culture. It appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript from the Benedictine abbey of St. Emmeram in Regensburg, Bavaria.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Karroll was Karroll of Mainz, a Frankish scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century. He was known for his influential work on the interpretation of biblical texts and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Carolingian Renaissance.
In the 12th century, Karroll de Verona, an Italian nobleman and military leader, gained renown for his bravery and strategic skills during the Crusades. He participated in the Third Crusade and played a crucial role in the defense of the Kingdom of Jerusalem against the forces of Saladin.
During the Renaissance period, Karroll Borgia, an Italian nobleman and member of the powerful Borgia family, made his mark in the political and cultural spheres of 15th-century Italy. He served as a diplomat and patron of the arts, known for his support of artists and intellectuals.
In the 17th century, Karroll von Hessen, a German military commander, distinguished himself in the Thirty Years' War. He fought alongside Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden, and played a pivotal role in several battles, including the Battle of Breitenfeld in 1631.
Another notable figure bearing the name Karroll was Karroll Duplessis, a French philosopher and writer who lived during the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. He was known for his influential works on ethics, reason, and the nature of human society, which contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.
While the name Karroll has retained its historical significance, its usage has evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging across different regions and cultures.
People
Karroll + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karroll 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
Karroll: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karroll?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karroll 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Karroll a common name?
We classify Karroll as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karroll most popular?
The single biggest year for Karroll was 1940, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karroll is about 76 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 Karroll in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Karroll a female name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Karroll 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 Karroll still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Karroll 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 Karroll 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 are named Karroll?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Karroll at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.