Karl Lemon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karl Lemon — free man
104K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karl Lemon 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 Lemon: People surnamed Lemon: Alec Lemon (born 1991), American football player Alex Lemon (born 1978), American poet and memoirist Alton Lemon (1928–2013), American social worker and civil rights activist Arthur Lemon (1905–1982), Wales international rugby player Arthur Henry Lemon (1864–1933), British colonial administrator Ben Lemon (born 1955), American actor Bob Lemon (1920–2000), American Major League Baseball pitcher Brian Lemon (1937–2014), British jazz pianist and arranger Sir Charles Lemon (1784–1868), 2nd Baronet, British Member of Parliament Chet Lemon (1955–2025), American Major League Ba. 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: Lemon

English

People surnamed Lemon: Alec Lemon (born 1991), American football player Alex Lemon (born 1978), American poet and memoirist Alton Lemon (1928–2013), American social worker and civil rights activist Arthur Lemon (1905–1982), Wales international rugby player Arthur Henry Lemon (1864–1933), British colonial administrator Ben Lemon (born 1955), American actor Bob Lemon (1920–2000), American Major League Baseball pitcher Brian Lemon (1937–2014), British jazz pianist and arranger Sir Charles Lemon (1784–1868), 2nd Baronet, British Member of Parliament Chet Lemon (1955–2025), American Major League Ba.

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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 Lemon

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 Lemon:

11
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Lemon?
The surname Lemon originates from English. People surnamed Lemon: Alec Lemon (born 1991), American football player Alex Lemon (born 1978), American poet and memoirist Alton Lemon (1928–2013), American social worker and civil rights activist Arthur Lemon (1905–1982), Wales international rugby player Arthur Henry Lemon (1864–1933), British colonial administrator Ben Lemon (born 1955), American actor Bob Lemon (1920–2000), American Major League Baseball pitcher Brian Lemon (1937–2014), British jazz pianist and arranger Sir Charles Lemon (1784–1868), 2nd Baronet, British Member of Parliament Chet Lemon (1955–2025), American Major League Ba.
What are the origins of the name Karl Lemon?
The name Karl Lemon combines two different traditions: the first name Karl has Germanic roots, while the surname Lemon originates from English.
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