Carlyle
boy name#4857 in 2025Carlyle entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #564 in 1918, ranks #4857 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
#4857
rank today
#564
peak (1918)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #894 |
| 1900s | #933 |
| 1910s | #729 |
| 1920s | #737 |
| 1930s | #848 |
| 1940s | #1074 |
| 1950s | #1319 |
| 1960s | #2092 |
| 1970s | #2488 |
| 1980s | #3047 |
| 1990s | #4266 |
| 2000s | #7918 |
| 2010s | #5146 |
| 2020s | #5110 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Carlyle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlyle alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 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 ranks #4857 among US boy names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carlyle most popular?
- Carlyle peaked in 1918, reaching #564 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carlyle with classmates?
- Carlyle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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