Karla
boy nameKarla entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #2617 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#2617
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3988 |
| 1960s | #3585 |
| 1970s | #4479 |
| 1980s | #4690 |
| 1990s | #6314 |
| 2000s | #9683 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Karla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karla alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Karla most popular?
- Karla peaked in 1965, reaching #2617 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Karla with classmates?
- Karla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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