How old is someone named Karly?
The average Karly is 26 years old.
Half of all living Karlys are between 18 and 34.
When was Karly popular?
Parents have been choosing Karly less often since its peak in 1993; 66 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 349 | 330 |
| 1980s | 1,424 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 3,666 | 3,600 |
| 2000s | 3,072 | 3,000 |
| 2010s | 1,923 | 1,900 |
| 2020s | 437 | 440 |
How many Karlys are still alive?
About 11,000 Karlys are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Karly since 1972.
Nearly every Karly ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Karly?
About half of living Karlys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 36%
- Gen Z 45%
- Gen Alpha 15%
Is Karly an old name?
Not really. Karly is younger than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Karly will be 49 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Karly a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Karlys are women.
Names the same age as Karly
NAME TWIN
Karly's name twin is Jacob. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jacob's age curve is the closest match to Karly's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Carly (28) · Carley (27) · Carlie (27) · Karlie (22) · Karli (26) · Carli (26)
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Questions about the name Karly
How old is the average Karly?
The average Karly in the US is 26 years old. The median is 26, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Karly?
About 11,000 Karlys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1972.
When was the name Karly most popular?
In 1993, when about 430 baby girls were named Karly.
Is Karly a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 45% of living Karlys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this