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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Carl

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Carl appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1956. It is a 1-syllable boy name ranked #56 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Karl.

#56boy rank
1956peak year
1syllables

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