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How Many People Are Named Karla?
Estimated people named Karla living in the U.S. today
81,611
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 91,550
- Peak year: 1964 (2,066 births)
- Estimated living today: 81,611
Karla by age group — who carries the name today?
Karla popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Karla
Karla has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 91,550 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 81,611 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,188 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Karlas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Karla in the US?
An estimated 81,611 people named Karla are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Karla rare — about 1 in 4,188 Americans.
Is Karla a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Karla is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Karla most popular?
Karla peaked in 1964, when 2,066 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Karla?
Karla ranks #629 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).