Karl Power

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karl Power — free man
104K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karl Power 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 Power: Power is a surname. People with the surname Alison Power, American biologist Arthur Power (1889–1960), British admiral Arthur Mackenzie Power (1921–1984), British admiral Camilla Power (born 1976), British actress Carla Power (active 2022), American author Cat Power (born Charlyn Marshall 1972), singer Darrell Power (born 1968), Canadian musician Darren Power, Australian politician Ethel B. Power (1881–1969), architectural writer and editor Frederick Belding Power (1853–1927), American chemist F. 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: Power

English

Power is a surname. People with the surname Alison Power, American biologist Arthur Power (1889–1960), British admiral Arthur Mackenzie Power (1921–1984), British admiral Camilla Power (born 1976), British actress Carla Power (active 2022), American author Cat Power (born Charlyn Marshall 1972), singer Darrell Power (born 1968), Canadian musician Darren Power, Australian politician Ethel B. Power (1881–1969), architectural writer and editor Frederick Belding Power (1853–1927), American chemist F.

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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 Power

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 Power:

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 Power?
The surname Power originates from English. Power is a surname. People with the surname Alison Power, American biologist Arthur Power (1889–1960), British admiral Arthur Mackenzie Power (1921–1984), British admiral Camilla Power (born 1976), British actress Carla Power (active 2022), American author Cat Power (born Charlyn Marshall 1972), singer Darrell Power (born 1968), Canadian musician Darren Power, Australian politician Ethel B. Power (1881–1969), architectural writer and editor Frederick Belding Power (1853–1927), American chemist F.
What are the origins of the name Karl Power?
The name Karl Power combines two different traditions: the first name Karl has Germanic roots, while the surname Power originates from English.
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