Carl is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #963 in 2023 with 233 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,184 births ranking #250. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 80.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 7,333 boys born was named Carl. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.