Carnie
boy nameCarnie entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2459 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2459
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3392 |
| 1920s | #3236 |
| 1930s | #3158 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Carnie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Carnie alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carnie in 2025?
- Carnie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carnie most popular?
- Carnie peaked in 1920, reaching #2459 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carnie with classmates?
- Carnie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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