Carlyle
girl nameCarlyle entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #3618 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#3618
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3618 |
| 1920s | #5028 |
| 1940s | #3801 |
| 1950s | #5753 |
| 1980s | #8318 |
| 1990s | #10592 |
| 2000s | #11514 |
| 2010s | #13320 |
| 2020s | #13313 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Carlyle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlyle alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlyle in 2025?
- Carlyle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carlyle most popular?
- Carlyle peaked in 1914, reaching #3618 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carlyle with classmates?
- Carlyle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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