Carl
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,444 babies have been named Carl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,033 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,033
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Carl is also used as a boy name, ranked #1035.
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About the Name Carl
Carl is a girl name .
Is Carl a boy or girl name? Carl is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #29,033 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,035. Carl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carl is currently ranked #29,033 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Carl include Caroline, Carmen, Carolina, Carter, Carly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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