Carla
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Free Woman; Strong
Background: The name Carla originates from the Germanic name 'Karl,' meaning 'man' or 'free man.' This name was feminized in Latin as 'Carla,' thus adapting its meaning to 'free woman.' In Italian, Carla is also associated with strength and valor, further emphasizing its robust connotations.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#263
Total births
150,588
Most popular decade
1960s
(144,072 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-152 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1890
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1946
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,173
- Peak year
- 1967
- Peak year births
- 19
- Peak rank
- #1,808
- Most recent year
- 1995
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #8,866
Female
- First year
- 1890
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,338
- Peak year
- 1962
- Peak year births
- 5,821
- Peak rank
- #78
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 252
- Recent rank
- #1,012
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).