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Summary

The name Carl originates from the Germanic word for 'man' or 'freeman'. It has evolved through various forms, including Karl and Charles, and has been historically used since the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of Charlemagne. It carries connotations of strength and reliability, with notable bearers contributing to its positive image.

The name Carl is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carl has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carl' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 28th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 31st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 48th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 76th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 145th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 384th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 738th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1131st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1195th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1847th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2154th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4606th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Carl' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.