Carla
boy nameCarla entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #1809 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#1809
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3453 |
| 1950s | #3173 |
| 1960s | #2591 |
| 1970s | #3557 |
| 1980s | #3747 |
| 1990s | #6964 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Carla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carla alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carla in 2025?
- Carla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carla most popular?
- Carla peaked in 1967, reaching #1809 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carla with classmates?
- Carla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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