Karla
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Free Woman; Strong
Background: The name Karla originates from the Germanic name Karl, which means 'free man.' This name has roots in the Scandinavian form, Karl, also meaning 'man' or 'free man.' Additionally, it can be linked to the Latin word 'carolus,' reinforcing the meaning of strength and freedom.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#396
Total births
91,550
Most popular decade
1960s
(53,268 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-226 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1915
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1959
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,989
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 18
- Peak rank
- #3,205
- Most recent year
- 2009
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,994
Female
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,434
- Peak year
- 1964
- Peak year births
- 2,060
- Peak rank
- #182
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 385
- Recent rank
- #729
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).