How Popular (or Rare) was Carl in 2012?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

← Back to Search
#537
2012 Rank
487
2012 Births
#250
Best Rank (1996)
1,184
Peak Year (1996)
17,226
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 3,895
Rarity Factor (2012)

📊 The Carl Story

Carl is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #537 in 2012 with 487 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,184 births ranking #250. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 58.9%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 3,895 boys born was named Carl. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

👥 People Also Viewed (Similar Rank in 2012)

Boston
Rank #536 • 487 births
Raylan
Rank #538 • 487 births
Frederick
Rank #535 • 488 births
Try Our Baby Name Popularity Tool - It's Free