Total births
72
Boys' name · since 1950
Karlis
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 72 babies named Karlis, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 72
- total births
- 1950–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
72 boys have been named Karlis since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Karlis recorded 72 times among boys since 1950, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2007.
- 72 total births
- 1950–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 boys have been named Karlis since 1950, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 72
- total births
- 1950–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Karlis was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
9 babies were named Karlis in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Karlis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karlis's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karlis at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Karlis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2007
- Peak year (1987)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Karlis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Karlis's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Karlis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
22 births
- 1980s
1980s
40 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 40 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karlis? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 72 babies named Karlis. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 9 births.
When was Karlis most popular? ▼
Karlis was most popular in the 1980s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Karlis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Karlis since 1950 -- 58 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Karlis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karl, Karter, Karson, Kareem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Karlis's data
- Karlis's decade-level peak was the 1980s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Karlis
Nearby Names Like Karlis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karlis
Karl Boy
#1689 100,836 births
Karter Boy
#248 29,465 births
Karson Boy
#397 21,394 births
Kareem Boy
#675 18,161 births
Karim Boy
#820 6,886 births
Compare Karlis side by side: Karlis vs Karl Karlis vs Karter Karlis vs Karson
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1950–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karlis: Baby Name Since 1950 - 72 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karlis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Karlis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.