Boys name · California
Carl in California
As of 2025, Carl was the #1456 most common boys name in California, drawn from 12 births that year. Its total reaches 23,082 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Carl in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | #30 |
| 1926 | 180 | #43 |
| 1943 | 327 | #50 |
| 1959 | 473 | #78 |
| 1976 | 194 | #156 |
| 1992 | 152 | #270 |
| 2009 | 33 | #756 |
| 2025 | 12 | #1456 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #24 in 1913 to #1456 in 2025, starting at #30 in 1910 and ending at #1456 in 2025.
The most Carl births in California in a single year was 567, in 1960. In 1913 it reached #24, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Carl reached its highest rank of #5 in Alaska (1910). See Carl in every state →
How popular is Carl in California?
As of 2025, Carl was the #1456 most common boys name in California, drawn from 12 births that year. Its total reaches 23,082 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Carl in California?
California recorded 12 births of babies named Carl in 2025.
What is the rank of Carl in California?
Carl's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #1456.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.