Karl
girl nameKarl entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2058 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2058
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3623 |
| 1920s | #3954 |
| 1930s | #3871 |
| 1940s | #4692 |
| 1950s | #3933 |
| 1960s | #2665 |
| 1970s | #2956 |
| 1980s | #3561 |
| 1990s | #10546 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Karl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karl alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karl in 2025?
- Karl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karl most popular?
- Karl peaked in 1969, reaching #2058 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karl with classmates?
- Karl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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