Karl Lemons

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karl Lemons — free man
104K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karl Lemons 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 Lemons: Abe Lemons (1922–2002), American college basketball player and coach Amy Lemons (born 1981), American fashion model and model advocate Charlie Lemons (1887–1952), English footballer Chris Lemons (born 1979), American soccer player Devin Lemons (born 1979), former American football linebacker Donald W. Lemons (born 1949), American Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia Quil Lemons (born 1997), American photographer Tim Lemons (born 1962), American civil engineer, politician, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives Tommy Lemons Jr. 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: Lemons

English

Abe Lemons (1922–2002), American college basketball player and coach Amy Lemons (born 1981), American fashion model and model advocate Charlie Lemons (1887–1952), English footballer Chris Lemons (born 1979), American soccer player Devin Lemons (born 1979), former American football linebacker Donald W. Lemons (born 1949), American Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia Quil Lemons (born 1997), American photographer Tim Lemons (born 1962), American civil engineer, politician, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives Tommy Lemons Jr.

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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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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Lemons?
The surname Lemons originates from English. Abe Lemons (1922–2002), American college basketball player and coach Amy Lemons (born 1981), American fashion model and model advocate Charlie Lemons (1887–1952), English footballer Chris Lemons (born 1979), American soccer player Devin Lemons (born 1979), former American football linebacker Donald W. Lemons (born 1949), American Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia Quil Lemons (born 1997), American photographer Tim Lemons (born 1962), American civil engineer, politician, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives Tommy Lemons Jr.
What are the origins of the name Karl Lemons?
The name Karl Lemons combines two different traditions: the first name Karl has Germanic roots, while the surname Lemons originates from English.
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