How Many People Are Named Karlee?

Complete statistics for the name Karlee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Karlee
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Karlee is a very rare female name, with only 13,380 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 24,664 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2008 with 511 births, but now it's declining, still remaining a genuinely modern name with 77% of its bearers under 30.

~13,380
Living in US
1 in 24,664
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,386
Worldwide Bearers
#155,302
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
13,380
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇵🇪 Peru
1
🇬🇷 Greece
1
🇬🇭 Ghana
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
13,380 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
10,373
Would be under 30 (77%)
3,149
Would be 30–60 (23%)
19
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 13,541 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Karlee Through the Generations

Karlee has seen a surge in popularity since the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2008 with 511 births. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, reflecting a trend among newer-generation names. Currently, the majority of people named Karlee are under 30, with 10,373 individuals falling into this age bracket, indicating its status as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,043
California 826
Ohio 647
Pennsylvania 593
Michigan 529
Florida 464
Tennessee 397
Illinois 395
Utah 394
Indiana 371

⭐ Famous People Named Karlee

Karlee is an English feminine given name that is a feminine form of Carl (Karl) and an alternate form of Carla. (Karla) Notable people known by this name include the following:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Karlee

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Karlee's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Karlee

How Many People Have the Name Karlee?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,380 people in the United States currently share the name Karlee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,664 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Karlee a Common or Rare Name?

Karlee 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.

What Does the Name Karlee Mean?

Karlee means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Karlee in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Karlee Most Popular?

The name Karlee reached peak popularity in 2008, with 511 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 Karlee?

Approximately 13,380 people named Karlee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,541. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,664 Americans.

Is Karlee a rare name?

Karlee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,664 Americans has this name.

What does the name Karlee mean?

Karlee means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Karlee more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karlee are male and 100% are female.

When was Karlee most popular?

Karlee peaked in 2008 with 511 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US13,380
All-Time Births13,541
1 in X1 in 24,664
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2008
World Rank#155,302
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.