Boy · #7,120 in 2026

Kartel

Name: Popularity of the name Kartel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kartel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,120

Peak Rank

#5,633 (2022)

Total Babies

152

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#5633

Peak Rank

152

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kartel

Kartel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 16 Kartels were born — ranking #5,633 that year. As of 2026, Kartel ranks #7,120 for baby boys with 10 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 152 Kartels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kartel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kartel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cartel
Cortile
Kartell
Courtelle
Chordal
Cordle
Cordal
Carta
Kirtle
Cottle
Carle
Curtal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kartel

What does the name Kartel mean?

Kartel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kartel in 2026?

In 2026, Kartel ranks #7,120 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Kartel most popular?

Kartel reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,633 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Kartel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kartel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kartel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kartel include Hensley, Rucker, Sinai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kartel

Kartel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 152 births in the dataset. Kartel's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,633. Use the chart and map above to compare Kartel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.