Carla
5 countries#1082 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Carla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
150,815 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #1082 · peaked in 1961 with 5,829 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
26,778 births recorded 1917–2022 · currently #327 · peaked in 2004 with 2,010 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Rhône, Alpes-Maritimes, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,887 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 1997 with 317 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,053 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #537 · peaked in 1996 with 230 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,540 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 1999 with 57 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
294 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 1997 with 31 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Carla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #499 | — |
| 2007 | #539 | ↓40 |
| 2008 | #580 | ↓41 |
| 2009 | #665 | ↓85 |
| 2010 | #753 | ↓88 |
| 2011 | #750 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #751 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #860 | ↓109 |
| 2014 | #860 | — |
| 2015 | #875 | ↓15 |
| 2016 | #870 | ↑5 |
| 2017 | #948 | ↓78 |
| 2018 | #1018 | ↓70 |
| 2019 | #1016 | ↑2 |
| 2020 | #1023 | ↓7 |
| 2021 | #1116 | ↓93 |
| 2022 | #927 | ↑189 |
| 2023 | #967 | ↓40 |
| 2024 | #1009 | ↓42 |
| 2025 | #1082 | ↓73 |
Frequently asked questions about Carla
Is Carla a popular name?
Yes — Carla currently ranks #1082 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Carla more common for boys or girls?
Carla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Carla most popular?
Carla peaked in 1961 in United States, with 5,829 recorded births that year.
Is Carla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Carla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1338 in 1890 to #1082 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Carla?
At least 182,480 babies have been recorded with the name Carla across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Carla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Carla appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Carla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Carla include Zaira, Aira, Malayah, Arlett.
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