Karl
A boy's name of English, French and German origin, ranked #1,585 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #1,585
- Best ever
- #135 in 1960
- US births since 1880
- 101,751
- Born in 2025
- 107
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 99% boys
Meaning
- Strong, strong-man
- Strong, manly
- A man
Births 1880–2025
Peak 2,614 in 1960. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- NY9,168
- CA7,636
- PA7,600
- IL6,070
- OH5,952
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 93% of this name's national total.
Other English names
- ToniPriceless, flourishing, flower
- KatrinaPure, innocent
- KendallRuler of the valley
- Lonnielaurel crown
- KaraDear
- BrandiVariation of the beverage brandy used as a…
- RolandFamous soldier
- KayA boomerang
- ChristyAnnointed, follower of Christ
- Tannerleather worker
- WhitneyFrom the white island
- HarrisonSon of Harry