Karle
boy nameKarle entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #2662 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#2662
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3175 |
| 1940s | #3525 |
| 1950s | #3175 |
| 1960s | #3077 |
| 1980s | #6385 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Karle are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Karle alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karle in 2025?
- Karle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Karle most popular?
- Karle peaked in 1951, reaching #2662 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Karle with classmates?
- Karle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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