Carlon
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-uhn ]
Carlon is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,493 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
Carlon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 98 babies have been named Carlon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,493 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,493
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Carlon is also used as a boy name, ranked #38704.
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About the Name Carlon
Carlon is a girl name .
Is Carlon a boy or girl name? Carlon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,493 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,704. Carlon is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carlon is currently ranked #11,493 in popularity for girl 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 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)
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