Carle
Pronunciation: [ k-AHR-uhl ]
Carle is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,980 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 157 babies have been named Carle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,980 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,980
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Carle is also used as a girl name, ranked #66164.
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About the Name Carle
Carle is a boy name .
Is Carle a boy or girl name? Carle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,980 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,164. Carle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carle is currently ranked #19,980 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carle include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carle include Carlos, Carlo, Carl, Carlton, Carlisle . 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