FIRST NAME
Karl
Karl is the 321st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 73,302 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 216 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #321 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
171,610
living · #228
2020 CENSUS
73,302
living · #321
BABIES NAMED KARL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025107
As a male name, Karl peaked in 1960, when 2,594 babies were named Karl (the #135 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #23,098 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
4,974
living · #2,870
2020 CENSUS
216
living · #23,098
BABIES NAMED KARL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1915–1993
19939
As a female name, Karl peaked in 1969, when 37 babies were named Karl (the #2076 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)