Carl Name Origin
/kahrL/-
German (Germanic) 40%
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Swedish (Nordic) 30%
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American (Western) 30%
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Name Details
- First Name: Carl
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Carl is a name of Germanic origin, derived from 'Karl' meaning 'free man'. It became popular across Europe, especially in German and Scandinavian countries, and later in English-speaking nations.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Carl each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).