Carl Polson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carl Polson — free man
519K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carl Polson 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 Polson: Cecily Polson, Australian actor John Polson (born 1965), Australian actor Nicholas Polson (born 1963), British statistician Shannon Huffman Polson, American soldier and writer Thomas Andrew Polson (1865–1946), Anglo-Irish writer and politician William Polson (1875–1960), New Zealand politician 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: Polson

Irish

Cecily Polson, Australian actor John Polson (born 1965), Australian actor Nicholas Polson (born 1963), British statistician Shannon Huffman Polson, American soldier and writer Thomas Andrew Polson (1865–1946), Anglo-Irish writer and politician William Polson (1875–1960), New Zealand politician

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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 Polson

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 Polson:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Polson?
The surname Polson originates from Irish. Cecily Polson, Australian actor John Polson (born 1965), Australian actor Nicholas Polson (born 1963), British statistician Shannon Huffman Polson, American soldier and writer Thomas Andrew Polson (1865–1946), Anglo-Irish writer and politician William Polson (1875–1960), New Zealand politician
What are the origins of the name Carl Polson?
The name Carl Polson combines two different traditions: the first name Carl has Latin roots, while the surname Polson originates from Irish.
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