Carl
Boy NameGermanic
Meaning
Free man
Origin
Germanic
Peak Year
1915
Peak Popularity
0.75%
Popularity Over Time
1880
0.31%
1890
0.58%
1900
0.63%
1910
0.64%
1920
0.64%
1930
0.62%
1940
0.57%
1950
0.40%
1960
0.36%
1970
0.23%
1980
0.16%
1990
0.10%
2000
0.05%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Carl mean?
Carl means "Free man" and comes from Germanic origin.
When was Carl most popular?
Carl was most popular in 1915 when 0.75% of babies were given this name.
Is Carl a boy or girl name?
Carl is primarily used as a boy name.