Karli
Girl name · #2699 in 2025 · Uniqueness 83/100
Karli ranks #2699 among American girls' names as of 2025, with 64 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1287, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 28,125 girls born in 2025 was named Karli.
Babies named Karli per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 64-year story
Karli first appears in the Social Security records in 1961, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 425 girls were named Karli — good for #559 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Karli against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Karli in class?
Karli scores 83 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Karli will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Karli is most common
Geography matters for names, and Karli is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Karlis were GA (6), AR (5), FL (5), OH (5), TX (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Karli
Statistically, parents drawn to Karli tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Carli, Kayli, Kalli, Karly, and Keely.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Karli | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2691 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2976 |
| 2023 | 78 | #2336 |
| 2022 | 85 | #2208 |
| 2021 | 88 | #2131 |
| 2020 | 102 | #1883 |
| 2019 | 97 | #1986 |
| 2018 | 112 | #1813 |
| 2017 | 135 | #1607 |
| 2016 | 148 | #1523 |
| 2015 | 187 | #1287 |
| 2014 | 192 | #1257 |
| 2013 | 166 | #1391 |
| 2012 | 200 | #1214 |
| 2011 | 213 | #1150 |
| 2010 | 277 | #933 |
| 2009 | 267 | #992 |
| 2008 | 309 | #898 |
| 2007 | 289 | #934 |
| 2006 | 311 | #858 |
| 2005 | 399 | #694 |
| 2004 | 390 | #694 |
| 2003 | 324 | #764 |
| 2002 | 398 | #639 |
| 2001 | 359 | #692 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Karli a popular girl name?
Karli ranked #2699 among girls in 2025 with 64 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1287.
When was the name Karli most popular?
Karli peaked in 1994, when 425 American girls received the name (ranked #559 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Karli?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 28,125 newborn American girls was named Karli. It scores 83/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.