Karl Anton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karl Anton — free man
104K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karl Anton is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Karl is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States. The surname Anton: Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó. Karl is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 104K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Karl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Karl

Meaning: free man

Germanic

Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States.

Surname: Anton

Spanish

Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Karl Anton

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 Karl Anton:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Karl?
The first name Karl originates from Germanic. Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States.
When was Karl most popular?
The name Karl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Anton?
The surname Anton originates from Spanish. Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó.
What are the origins of the name Karl Anton?
The name Karl Anton combines two different traditions: the first name Karl has Germanic roots, while the surname Anton originates from Spanish.
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