Karla
Female name · ↓ Falling
33,820
Total Births
1964
Peak Year
#710
Rank 2023
1936
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Karla
Karla is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 33,820 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 152 births |
| 1940s | 1,255 births |
| 1950s | 4,582 births |
| 1960s | 6,957 births |
| 1970s | 4,476 births |
| 1980s | 3,614 births |
| 1990s | 4,978 births |
| 2000s | 5,957 births |
| 2010s | 1,436 births |
| 2020s | 413 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karla?
Karla has been given to 33,820 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1964 with 806 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #710.
Is Karla a boy or girl name?
Karla is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Karla most popular?
Karla was most popular in 1964, when 806 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Karla?
Karla first appeared in US records in 1936.