1915Peak 19642025
Quick answers about Karla
How many people are named Karla?
An estimated 83,544 living Americans are named Karla.
How rare is Karla?
Karla is uncommon among babies today, with 340 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 83.5% from its 1964 peak.
How old is the typical Karla?
The median age of a living American named Karla is approximately 41 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 60 years old.
Is Karla still popular?
Yes. Karla is holding steady, with 340 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Diaspora map
Karla took 75 years to reach 30 states. A slow burn from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin outward.
Broke out: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin, 1945 · over-represented in 30 states over 75 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
