Carlye
Carlye is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,772 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carlye first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,056 babies have been named Carlye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlye is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,772 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,772
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Carlye
Carlye is a girl name .
Carlye is currently ranked #36,772 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlye include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlye include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis