Carl is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1033 in 2024 with 215 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,184 births ranking #250. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 81.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 7,978 boys born was named Carl. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.