Karla

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Karla

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Karla is the feminine form of Karl, an old Germanic name (Charles is the English and French form). It comes from the word “ceorl,” which means “man.”

History:
Karla was practically unknown in the United States in the 19th century. It was first used in any great numbers in the 1940s, when it arose as an alternative form for Carla (which was becoming a common name).

Please see Charla for additional information.

Pronunciation: karl-ah.

Alternates: Karlene, Karli, Karlie, Karly.

Masculine: Karl.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.044 % named Karla
0.003 % named Karlene
0.001 % named Karly

Popularity of Karla:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1940: N/A
1940-1950: 457th most popular.
1950-1960: 251st most popular.
1960-1970: 189th most popular.
1970-1980: 240th most popular.
1980-1990: 219th most popular.
1990: 184th most popular.
1991: 177th most popular.
1992: 179th most popular.
1993: 180th most popular.
1994: 175th most popular.
1995: 193rd most popular.
1996: 177th most popular.
1997: 177th most popular.
1998: 179th most popular.
1999: 178th most popular.
2000: 185th most popular.
2001: 184th most popular.
2002: 165th most popular.
2003: 173rd most popular.