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Karl

male

Meaning

"Free Man"

A Germanic name meaning free man, it is common across Northern Europe and historically associated with royal and imperial figures.

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Popularity History of Karl

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1688Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1688

Karl was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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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 Karl

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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