Carle
Pronunciation: [ k-AHR-uhl ]
Carle is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,164 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
Carle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 134 babies have been named Carle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,164 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,164
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Carle is also used as a boy name, ranked #19980.
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About the Name Carle
Carle is a girl name .
Is Carle a boy or girl name? Carle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,164 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,980. Carle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carle is currently ranked #66,164 in popularity for girl 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 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