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Carla

Recorded 1890–2025 · United States

Carla was most popular in 1961, when 5,829 American babies were given the name — ranking #148 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,055, with 223 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 150,815 people named Carla.

Most popular in1961
Rank that year#148
Births that year5,829
Total since 1880150,815

Carla over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carla’s peak in 1961. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Germanic · feminine of Carl, "free"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org