Karl
Male name · ↓ Falling
44,667
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Karl
Karl is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 44,667 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 889 births |
| 1890s | 1,340 births |
| 1900s | 1,743 births |
| 1910s | 3,101 births |
| 1920s | 2,784 births |
| 1930s | 3,508 births |
| 1940s | 4,066 births |
| 1950s | 7,573 births |
| 1960s | 8,417 births |
| 1970s | 4,228 births |
| 1980s | 3,645 births |
| 1990s | 2,367 births |
| 2000s | 1,006 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karl?
Karl has been given to 44,667 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 1,038 births that year.
Is Karl a boy or girl name?
Karl is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Karl most popular?
Karl was most popular in 1960, when 1,038 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Karl?
Karl first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).