Boys name · California
Karl in California
Karl was the 2636th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 5 babies named Karl that year. Since 1912, California families have named 7,618 babies Karl.
Popularity over time
Karl in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 | 155th |
| 1928 | 18 | 250th |
| 1944 | 64 | 172nd |
| 1960 | 254 | 139th |
| 1977 | 71 | 305th |
| 1993 | 52 | 510th |
| 2009 | 19 | 1095th |
| 2025 | 5 | 2636th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 155th in 1912 to 2636th in 2025.
The most babies named Karl in California in a single year was 254, in 1960. Its best showing was 108th among boys names in 1913.
Across the country, Karl reached its best rank of 56th in Utah (1941). See Karl in every state →
How popular is Karl in California?
Karl was the 2636th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 5 babies named Karl that year. Since 1912, California families have named 7,618 babies Karl.
How many babies are named Karl in California?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Karl in California. The most babies named Karl in California in a single year was 254, in 1960.
What is the rank of Karl in California?
Karl ranked 2636th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 108th 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.