How Many People Are Named Karel?
Complete statistics for the name Karel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karel, a very rare female name, has only 1,371 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 240,642 Americans. This classic name peaked way back in 1939 with 76 births, showing its declining trend over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 suggests a person who's gentle yet determined, often excelling in partnerships and diplomacy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 1,809 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1939Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karel Through the Generations
Karel's journey through the generations paints a picture of an old-school name that's now quite uncommon. Born in the late '30s and early '40s, many of these women are still around, with 1,151 over the age of 60, making up nearly two-thirds of all Karels. The younger generation isn't catching on much, with only 300 under 30, indicating that Karel remains a name associated with older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Karel
Karel is a masculine given name in Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Slovene and Swedish. It is a variant of the English and French name Charles, meaning 'free man'.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karel's Czech roots
📄 About the Name Karel
How Many People Have the Name Karel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 880 people in the United States currently share the name Karel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 376,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karel a Common or Rare Name?
Karel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karel in SSA data, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.
When Was Karel Most Popular?
The name Karel reached peak popularity in 1939, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Karel?
Approximately 880 people named Karel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 880. That works out to roughly 1 in 376,647 Americans.
Is Karel a rare name?
Karel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 376,647 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karel mean?
The meaning and origin of Karel are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Karel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 36% of people named Karel are male and 64% are female.
When was Karel most popular?
Karel peaked in 1939 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.