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