Carlon
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-uhn ]
Carlon is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,704 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
Carlon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 591 babies have been named Carlon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlon is past its peak , currently ranked #38,704 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,704
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Carlon is also used as a girl name, ranked #11493.
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About the Name Carlon
Carlon is a boy name .
Is Carlon a boy or girl name? Carlon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,704 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,493. Carlon is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carlon is currently ranked #38,704 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlon include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlon 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