Girls name · California
Karla in California
As of 2025, Karla was the #638 most common girls name in California, drawn from 49 births that year. Its total reaches 17,703 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1931.
Popularity over time
Karla in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | #589 |
| 1946 | 32 | #357 |
| 1959 | 95 | #292 |
| 1972 | 97 | #276 |
| 1986 | 277 | #137 |
| 1999 | 527 | #89 |
| 2012 | 195 | #221 |
| 2025 | 49 | #638 |
Rank swung between #83 (2002) and #638 (2025) in California, from #589 in 1931 to #638 in 2025.
California had the most Karla births in 2004, with 552. Its highest rank among girls names in California was #83, in 2002.
Its highest rank in any state was #23, in North Dakota in 1964. See Karla in every state →
How popular is Karla in California?
As of 2025, Karla was the #638 most common girls name in California, drawn from 49 births that year. Its total reaches 17,703 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1931.
How many babies are named Karla in California?
California recorded 49 births of babies named Karla in 2025.
What is the rank of Karla in California?
Karla's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #638.
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.
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