NAME PROFILE
Karl
Karl is a Germanic name meaning 'man' or 'free man.' It carries a strong and timeless quality, often associated with leadership and independence. The name evokes a sense of strength, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 101,751 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 1960 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 20%NY — 20%TX — 20%IL — 20%MI — 20%
Notable People
Karl Marx (Philosopher, *The Communist Manifesto*) · Karl Lagerfeld (Fashion designer, artistic director of Chanel) · Karl Urban (Actor, *Star Trek*, *The Boys*) · Karl Friedrich Gauss (Mathematician, known as the 'Prince of Mathematicians') · Karl Landsteiner (Physicist, discovered blood groups)
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