Boys name · Illinois
Karl in Illinois
Karl was the 1206th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 6 babies named Karl that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,070 babies Karl.
Popularity over time
Karl in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 205th |
| 1926 | 35 | 190th |
| 1942 | 49 | 174th |
| 1958 | 144 | 130th |
| 1975 | 63 | 192nd |
| 1991 | 48 | 267th |
| 2007 | 11 | 850th |
| 2025 | 6 | 1206th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 205th in 1910 to 1206th in 2025.
The most babies named Karl in Illinois in a single year was 152, in 1961. Its best showing was 114th among boys names in 1939.
Across the country, Karl reached its best rank of 56th in Utah (1941). See Karl in every state →
How popular is Karl in Illinois?
Karl was the 1206th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 6 babies named Karl that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,070 babies Karl.
How many babies are named Karl in Illinois?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Karl in Illinois. The most babies named Karl in Illinois in a single year was 152, in 1961.
What is the rank of Karl in Illinois?
Karl ranked 1206th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 114th among boys names in 1939.
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.