Karla
girl name#799 in 2025Karla entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #175 in 2002, ranks #799 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1915–2025
#799
rank today
#175
peak (2002)
340
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3878 |
| 1920s | #3735 |
| 1930s | #1238 |
| 1940s | #455 |
| 1950s | #248 |
| 1960s | #195 |
| 1970s | #234 |
| 1980s | #267 |
| 1990s | #228 |
| 2000s | #212 |
| 2010s | #500 |
| 2020s | #718 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karla has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 85,000 people named Karla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karla alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karla in 2025?
- Karla ranks #799 among US girl names in 2025, with 340 babies given the name.
- When was the name Karla most popular?
- Karla peaked in 2002, reaching #175 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karla with classmates?
- Karla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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