Carl
Male name · ↓ Falling
266,574
Total Births
1916
Peak Year
#950
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Carl
Carl is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 266,574 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 11,153 births |
| 1890s | 18,364 births |
| 1900s | 21,865 births |
| 1910s | 32,238 births |
| 1920s | 33,646 births |
| 1930s | 30,443 births |
| 1940s | 30,380 births |
| 1950s | 31,987 births |
| 1960s | 24,160 births |
| 1970s | 12,498 births |
| 1980s | 9,921 births |
| 1990s | 5,701 births |
| 2000s | 2,698 births |
| 2010s | 1,252 births |
| 2020s | 268 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carl?
Carl has been given to 266,574 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1916 with 3,707 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #950.
Is Carl a boy or girl name?
Carl is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Carl most popular?
Carl was most popular in 1916, when 3,707 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Carl?
Carl first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).