Boys name · Illinois
Carl in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 27,712 babies are named Carl across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #879 most popular boys name, with 9 born.
Popularity over time
Carl in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 68 | #26 |
| 1926 | 414 | #26 |
| 1943 | 449 | #28 |
| 1959 | 433 | #54 |
| 1976 | 158 | #88 |
| 1992 | 84 | #185 |
| 2009 | 16 | #640 |
| 2025 | 9 | #879 |
Illinois had the most Carl births in 1956, with 496. Carl's highest rank in Illinois was #18, set in 1911.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #18 in 1911 to #1330 in 2021, starting at #26 in 1910 and ending at #879 in 2025.
Nationally, Carl's strongest state was Alaska, where it hit #5 in 1910. See Carl in every state →
How popular is Carl in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 27,712 babies are named Carl across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #879 most popular boys name, with 9 born.
How many babies are named Carl in Illinois?
9 Carl babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Carl in Illinois?
In 2025, Carl sat at #879 on the boys list for Illinois.
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.