Carl
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Carl
This no-nonsense German variation of Charles is strong and sturdy. A top choice throughout the 20th century, Carl is now verging on falling off the charts.
Carl is also given to girls.
Pronounced KARL.
As of October 2026, Carl ranked #1134 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #22 in 1895, Nameberry popularity #13.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #613 | 436 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #599 | 457 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #605 | 445 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #628 | 415 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #709 | 343 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #748 | 319 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #812 | 286 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #924 | 245 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #1,012 | 220 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #963 | 233 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,033 | 215 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,134 | 187 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Carl for boys
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