Carlye
girl nameCarlye entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #1968 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#1968
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4935 |
| 1950s | #5353 |
| 1960s | #5924 |
| 1970s | #4220 |
| 1980s | #3535 |
| 1990s | #3165 |
| 2000s | #7095 |
| 2010s | #14523 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Carlye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlye alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlye in 2025?
- Carlye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carlye most popular?
- Carlye peaked in 1976, reaching #1968 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carlye with classmates?
- Carlye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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