Karle
Pronunciation: [ k-AHR-uhl ]
Karle is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,243 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Karle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 94 babies have been named Karle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,243 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,243
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Karle is also used as a boy name, ranked #30668.
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About the Name Karle
Karle is a girl name .
Is Karle a boy or girl name? Karle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,243 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,668. Karle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Karle is currently ranked #16,243 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karle include Kar, Kay, and Karie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karle include Karla, Karlee, Karlie, Karly, Karli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis