Carl
girl nameCarl entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #837 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#837
peak (1888)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #992 |
| 1890s | #1094 |
| 1900s | #1375 |
| 1910s | #1153 |
| 1920s | #1081 |
| 1930s | #1138 |
| 1940s | #1523 |
| 1950s | #1902 |
| 1960s | #1861 |
| 1970s | #2253 |
| 1980s | #3138 |
| 1990s | #10312 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Carl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carl alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carl in 2025?
- Carl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carl most popular?
- Carl peaked in 1888, reaching #837 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carl with classmates?
- Carl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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