Carling
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-ihng ]
Carling is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,102 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carling first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 133 babies have been named Carling in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carling is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,102 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,102
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carling
Carling is a girl name .
Carling is currently ranked #46,102 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carling include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carling 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