Carlet
Carlet is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,943 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
Carlet first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 8 babies have been named Carlet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlet is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,943 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,943
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Carlet
Carlet is a girl name .
Carlet is currently ranked #16,943 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlet include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlet 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