Carla
Peaked at #76 nationally in 1965, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1890, Carla has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Carla — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#76
in 1965
Current rank
#1012
in 2024
Years tracked
125
1890–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1890, Carla reached its peak popularity for girls in 1965, ranking #76 nationally with 4,781 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #860 (2014) to #1012 (2024) — a 15% drop.
As of 2024, Carla ranks #1012 nationally for girls, with 252 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,012 | 252 |
| 2023 | #967 | 267 |
| 2022 | #926 | 291 |
| 2021 | #1,120 | 220 |
| 2020 | #1,023 | 245 |
| 2019 | #1,021 | 252 |
| 2018 | #1,018 | 255 |
| 2017 | #947 | 279 |
Carla — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1818
in 1967
Last ranked
#9059
in 1995
Years tracked
44
1946–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1946, Carla reached its peak popularity for boys in 1967, ranking #1818 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Carla hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1995, when it stood at #9059.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #9,059 | 5 |
| 1994 | #7,909 | 6 |
| 1992 | #6,757 | 7 |
| 1991 | #5,140 | 10 |
| 1990 | #6,502 | 7 |
| 1989 | #5,222 | 9 |
| 1987 | #4,287 | 10 |
| 1986 | #3,913 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Carla most popular?
Carla was most popular in 1965, when it ranked #76 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Carla becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Carla?
At least 150,588 babies have been recorded with the name Carla in the US since 1890, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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