boys' name 1974–2017

Karl

Karl is losing ground — from #92 in 1974 to #448 in 2017.

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#448 last ranked in 2017
3 registrations that year
292 total 1974–2017

Note: Karl hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 113 to 3 (-97%).

0408012016020019741986198820162017peak
Peak 1974 · 113
Low 2016 · 2
Years tracked 7

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Karl was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Karl popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 3 (rank #391)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Karl — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (3 babies)

South Australia
3 #391
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New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
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In 2017: 3 babies named Karl across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Karl?
Between 1974 and 2017, Karl was registered for 292 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Karl a popular name in Australia?
Karl has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #448 with 3 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.