Boys name · Kentucky
Carl in Kentucky
Carl was the 531st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 8 babies named Carl that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 13,805 babies Carl.
Popularity over time
Carl in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 40 | 26th |
| 1926 | 255 | 19th |
| 1941 | 263 | 21st |
| 1957 | 200 | 42nd |
| 1973 | 72 | 73rd |
| 1989 | 37 | 107th |
| 2004 | 10 | 382nd |
| 2025 | 8 | 531st |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 26th in 1910 to 531st in 2025.
The most babies named Carl in Kentucky in a single year was 310, in 1935. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1925.
Across the country, Carl reached its best rank of 5th in Alaska (1910). See Carl in every state →
How popular is Carl in Kentucky?
Carl was the 531st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 8 babies named Carl that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 13,805 babies Carl.
How many babies are named Carl in Kentucky?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Carl in Kentucky. The most babies named Carl in Kentucky in a single year was 310, in 1935.
What is the rank of Carl in Kentucky?
Carl ranked 531st among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1925.
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.