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Karel

Karel is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Karel?

Recorded births named Karel by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,814 births
England & Wales since 1996	50 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Karel's popularity over time

Babies named Karel per year — United States (1916–2025). United States peaked in 1939 (76/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2014 (6/yr).

When was Karel popular?

Karel reached its peak in 1939, when it was the #1431 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1930s name.

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