Karel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
The name Karel is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Karel has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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, 'Karel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5436th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4100th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3577th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4802nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5577th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7746th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8427th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1863rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1902nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6587th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16630th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Karel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Karel"
"Karel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5436th of 7545 | 23 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4100th of 6773 | 52 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3577th of 7552 | 95 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4802nd of 10718 | 73 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5577th of 16616 | 120 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7746th of 24088 | 136 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8427th of 23106 | 102 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1863rd of 9204 | 354 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1902nd of 12526 | 607 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6587th of 19264 | 109 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11321st of 27321 | 76 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 16630th of 35406 | 62 |
Regional Popularity of "Karel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
69.60% 4368th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Karel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
68.63% 1061st/1546 |
- |
95.75% 2253rd/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
72.25% 1609th/2227 |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
64.68% 1795th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.