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Carl

male

Meaning

"Free Man"

From Germanic Karl, historically borne by rulers, traditionally interpreted as meaning a free man or man of status.

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Popularity History of Carl

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1033Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1033

Carl was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-70

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Carl

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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