An estimated 79,145 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 39 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 59 years old.
Is Karla still popular?
Yes. Karla is holding steady, with 340 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Karla most common?
Karla has its strongest geographic signal in Idaho, where it appears 8.1× more often than the national baseline.
1915Peak 19642025
Peak year
1964
Decline from peak
83.5%
2025
340
All-time
91,586
Diaspora map
Karla took 60 years to reach 32 states. A slow burn from Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin outward.
Broke out: Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, 1952 · over-represented in 32 states over 60 years
