Boys name · California
Carl in California
Carl was the 1456th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 12 babies named Carl that year. Since 1910, California families have named 23,082 babies Carl.
Popularity over time
Carl in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | 30th |
| 1926 | 180 | 43rd |
| 1943 | 327 | 50th |
| 1959 | 473 | 78th |
| 1976 | 194 | 156th |
| 1992 | 152 | 270th |
| 2009 | 33 | 756th |
| 2025 | 12 | 1456th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 30th in 1910 to 1456th in 2025.
The most babies named Carl in California in a single year was 567, in 1960. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1913.
Across the country, Carl reached its best rank of 5th in Alaska (1910). See Carl in every state →
How popular is Carl in California?
Carl was the 1456th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 12 babies named Carl that year. Since 1910, California families have named 23,082 babies Carl.
How many babies are named Carl in California?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Carl in California. The most babies named Carl in California in a single year was 567, in 1960.
What is the rank of Carl in California?
Carl ranked 1456th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1913.
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.