Boys name · Illinois
Carl in Illinois
Carl was the 879th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Carl that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 27,712 babies Carl.
Popularity over time
Carl in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 68 | 26th |
| 1926 | 414 | 26th |
| 1943 | 449 | 28th |
| 1959 | 433 | 54th |
| 1976 | 158 | 88th |
| 1992 | 84 | 185th |
| 2009 | 16 | 640th |
| 2025 | 9 | 879th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 26th in 1910 to 879th in 2025.
The most babies named Carl in Illinois in a single year was 496, in 1956. Its best showing was 18th among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Carl reached its best rank of 5th in Alaska (1910). See Carl in every state →
How popular is Carl in Illinois?
Carl was the 879th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Carl that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 27,712 babies Carl.
How many babies are named Carl in Illinois?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Carl in Illinois. The most babies named Carl in Illinois in a single year was 496, in 1956.
What is the rank of Carl in Illinois?
Carl ranked 879th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 18th among boys names in 1911.
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.