How Many People Are Named Karl?

Curious about how common the name Karl is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 101,648
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 3,246 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 101,648 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Karl.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 3,246 people has this name.

This classification places Karl in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Karl

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 3,246 people

Total Count

101,648

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 100,733
Female: 915

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 66

  • Young (<30) 6,296
  • Adult (30–60) 32,061
  • Old (>60) 63,291

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 246
  • Alabama 799
  • Arkansas 368
  • Arizona 760
  • California 7,631
  • Colorado 1,135
  • Connecticut 1,472
  • DC 712
  • Delaware 122
  • Florida 2,339
  • Georgia 1,148
  • Hawaii 378
  • Iowa 1,509
  • Idaho 508
  • Illinois 6,065
  • Indiana 2,561
  • Kansas 1,196
  • Kentucky 756
  • Louisiana 2,050
  • Massachusetts 2,767
  • Maryland 1,767
  • Maine 395
  • Michigan 5,762
  • Minnesota 2,645
  • Missouri 2,165
  • Mississippi 625
  • Montana 329
  • North Carolina 1,158
  • North Dakota 210
  • Nebraska 575
  • New Hampshire 305
  • New Jersey 3,628
  • New Mexico 448
  • Nevada 105
  • New York 9,161
  • Ohio 5,953
  • Oklahoma 941
  • Oregon 948
  • Pennsylvania 7,595
  • Rhode Island 242
  • South Carolina 626
  • South Dakota 137
  • Tennessee 858
  • Texas 4,211
  • Utah 1,317
  • Virginia 1,689
  • Vermont 118
  • Washington 2,272
  • Wisconsin 3,516
  • West Virginia 593
  • Wyoming 58
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Karl?

Approximately 101,648 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Karl, based on statistical analysis.

Is Karl a rare name?

Karl is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.