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Karl
BoyMeaning of Karl: German: 'free man'
Karl is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 1581st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2088th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1581
107 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2088
11 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
101,751
First recorded 1880 · peak 1960
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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