Carlisle
boy name#3240 in 2025Carlisle entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #615 in 1893, ranks #3240 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
#3240
rank today
#615
peak (1893)
36
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #704 |
| 1890s | #890 |
| 1900s | #1229 |
| 1910s | #1397 |
| 1920s | #1610 |
| 1930s | #1764 |
| 1940s | #1915 |
| 1950s | #2538 |
| 1960s | #3347 |
| 1970s | #3649 |
| 1980s | #5195 |
| 1990s | #7055 |
| 2000s | #8929 |
| 2010s | #3180 |
| 2020s | #3154 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carlisle has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, California.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Carlisle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlisle alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlisle in 2025?
- Carlisle ranks #3240 among US boy names in 2025, with 36 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carlisle most popular?
- Carlisle peaked in 1893, reaching #615 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carlisle with classmates?
- Carlisle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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