Karla
5 countries#799 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Karla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
91,895 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #799 · peaked in 1964 with 2,066 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,292 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #1428 · peaked in 2006 with 128 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Maritime, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,194 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1998 with 86 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
835 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2341 · peaked in 1997 with 69 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
287 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1988 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
72 births recorded 1997–2014 · peaked in 1998 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Karla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #208 | — |
| 2007 | #219 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #243 | ↓24 |
| 2009 | #298 | ↓55 |
| 2010 | #324 | ↓26 |
| 2011 | #352 | ↓28 |
| 2012 | #412 | ↓60 |
| 2013 | #475 | ↓63 |
| 2014 | #503 | ↓28 |
| 2015 | #510 | ↓7 |
| 2016 | #561 | ↓51 |
| 2017 | #557 | ↑4 |
| 2018 | #628 | ↓71 |
| 2019 | #680 | ↓52 |
| 2020 | #676 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #701 | ↓25 |
| 2022 | #689 | ↑12 |
| 2023 | #710 | ↓21 |
| 2024 | #732 | ↓22 |
| 2025 | #799 | ↓67 |
Frequently asked questions about Karla
Is Karla a popular name?
Yes — Karla currently ranks #799 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Karla more common for boys or girls?
Karla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Karla most popular?
Karla peaked in 1964 in United States, with 2,066 recorded births that year.
Is Karla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Karla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3434 in 1915 to #799 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Karla?
At least 94,381 babies have been recorded with the name Karla across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Karla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Karla appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Karla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Karla include Janelle, Kaitlyn, Kayleigh, Adley.
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