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Karl

Karl is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Karl?

Recorded births named Karl by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	101,751 births
England & Wales since 1996	2,666 births
Ireland since 1964	4,556 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.

Karl's popularity over time

Babies named Karl per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1960 (2,614/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (413/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1980 (192/yr).

When was Karl popular?

Karl reached its peak in 1960, when it was the #299 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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