Carley
boy nameCarley entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1818 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1818
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2869 |
| 1920s | #3031 |
| 1930s | #2834 |
| 1940s | #2471 |
| 1950s | #3330 |
| 1970s | #5023 |
| 1980s | #6168 |
| 1990s | #8241 |
| 2000s | #8143 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Carley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carley alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carley in 2025?
- Carley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carley most popular?
- Carley peaked in 1938, reaching #1818 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carley with classmates?
- Carley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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