NAME PROFILE
Carl
Carl is a Germanic name meaning 'free man.' It is a sturdy name that suggests competence, self-reliance, and straightforward honesty, valuing the dignity of hard work.
Key Stats
| Total births | 508,017 |
| Gender | Male (94% / 6%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%CA — 20%IL — 20%OH — 20%NY — 19%
Notable People
Carl Sagan (Astronomer) · Carl Jung (Psychiatrist) · Carl Sandburg (Poet) · Carl Lewis (Athlete) · Carl Reiner (Comedian)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Carlie
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