Karli Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Karli is a modern English name derived as a diminutive of Karl, which has Germanic roots meaning 'free man'. The name has evolved from Karl to Karli, maintaining its meaning. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed positively today. The biblical relevance is absent, and it has several variants including Karla and Karly.
The name Karli is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Karli has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karli' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2991st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 816th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 785th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1757th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karli' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karli"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑrli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Karli is a diminutive form of the name Karl, which is derived from the Germanic name 'Karlaz' meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Karl, Carl, Karli
Historical Usage
The name Karli gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern and feminine variant of Karl.
Variants & Derivatives
Karl, Carl, Karla, Karly
Modern Popularity & Image
Karli is perceived as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with creativity and independence.
Famous People
Karli Kauffman, a notable gymnast, Karli Harvey, a television personality
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karli"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Karli"
"Karli" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2991st of 19264 | 376 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 816th of 27321 | 3,740 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 785th of 35406 | 5,324 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1757th of 30306 | 1,443 |
Regional Popularity of "Karli" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Karli" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
57.37% 2320th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.88% 659th/3685 |
21.36% 956th/4475 |
19.85% 1031st/5194 |
11.33% 716th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.12% 601st/4582 |
17.87% 923rd/5164 |
10.31% 754th/7313 |
13.01% 971st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.95% 1512th/3984 |
61.47% 2758th/4487 |
23.66% 1614th/6822 |
40.41% 2536th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karli"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karli" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.