Compare two names
Carl and Karl side by side: Carl peaked in 1956 and Karl in 1960; in 2025 they were given to 187 and 107 babies.
Carl and Karl, year by year
Girls and boys together; Carl solid, Karl dashed.
| Carl | Karl | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 187 | 107 |
| Rank 2025 | #1,134 among boys’ names | #1,593 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 508,017 | 101,751 |
| Peak year | 1956 | 1960 |
| Girls | 1% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 221,000 | 64,800 |
| Median age | 63 | 58 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.