Feminine dossier · first seen 1932
Karel
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1939
Peak births
69
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Karel
How many people are named Karel?
Based on SSA birth records through 2009, an estimated 657 Americans born with the name Karel may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2009.
How rare is Karel?
Karel has not appeared in SSA records since 2009. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Karel?
The median age of a living American named Karel is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 56 and 75 years old.
Is Karel still popular?
No. Karel is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2009.
1932Peak 19392025
Peak year
1939
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,208