Carl Hermanson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carl Hermanson — free man
519K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carl Hermanson is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Carl is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus. The surname Hermanson: Albert Hermanson (1881–1960), Swedish-born Canadian farmer and politician Christian Hermanson, American military officer and politician Dustin Hermanson (born 1972), American baseball player Elwin Hermanson (born 1952), Canadian politician Marie Hermanson (born 1956), Swedish writer and journalist Phil Hermanson (born 1965), American politician Mount Hermanson, mountain of Antarctica Carl is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 519K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Carl

Meaning: free man

Latin

Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus.

Surname: Hermanson

English

Albert Hermanson (1881–1960), Swedish-born Canadian farmer and politician Christian Hermanson, American military officer and politician Dustin Hermanson (born 1972), American baseball player Elwin Hermanson (born 1952), Canadian politician Marie Hermanson (born 1956), Swedish writer and journalist Phil Hermanson (born 1965), American politician Mount Hermanson, mountain of Antarctica

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Carl is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Carl by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Carl Hermanson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carl Hermanson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Carl?
The first name Carl originates from Latin. Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus.
When was Carl most popular?
The name Carl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hermanson?
The surname Hermanson originates from English. Albert Hermanson (1881–1960), Swedish-born Canadian farmer and politician Christian Hermanson, American military officer and politician Dustin Hermanson (born 1972), American baseball player Elwin Hermanson (born 1952), Canadian politician Marie Hermanson (born 1956), Swedish writer and journalist Phil Hermanson (born 1965), American politician Mount Hermanson, mountain of Antarctica
What are the origins of the name Carl Hermanson?
The name Carl Hermanson combines two different traditions: the first name Carl has Latin roots, while the surname Hermanson originates from English.
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