Carlis
Carlis is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,072 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carlis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 576 babies have been named Carlis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,072 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,072
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Carlis is also used as a girl name, ranked #66874.
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About the Name Carlis
Carlis is a boy name .
Is Carlis a boy or girl name? Carlis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,072 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,874. Carlis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carlis is currently ranked #20,072 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlis include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlis 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