Karel
girl nameKarel entered the US charts in 1932, peaked at #838 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1932–2025
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rank today
#838
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2769 |
| 1940s | #1417 |
| 1950s | #1866 |
| 1960s | #3092 |
| 1970s | #7529 |
| 1980s | #8704 |
| 1990s | #9865 |
| 2000s | #13503 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Karel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karel alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karel in 2025?
- Karel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karel most popular?
- Karel peaked in 1939, reaching #838 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karel with classmates?
- Karel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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