Karl
boy name#1585 in 2025Karl entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #135 in 1960, ranks #1585 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1585
rank today
#135
peak (1960)
107
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #268 |
| 1890s | #224 |
| 1900s | #217 |
| 1910s | #193 |
| 1920s | #228 |
| 1930s | #180 |
| 1940s | #181 |
| 1950s | #159 |
| 1960s | #151 |
| 1970s | #216 |
| 1980s | #247 |
| 1990s | #400 |
| 2000s | #747 |
| 2010s | #1162 |
| 2020s | #1579 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karl has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 67,000 people named Karl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karl alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 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 ranks #1585 among US boy names in 2025, with 107 babies given the name.
- When was the name Karl most popular?
- Karl peaked in 1960, reaching #135 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Karl with classmates?
- Karl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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