Carlus
Carlus is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,832 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carlus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 10 babies have been named Carlus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,832 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,832
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Carlus is also used as a boy name, ranked #15497.
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About the Name Carlus
Carlus is a girl name .
Is Carlus a boy or girl name? Carlus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #63,832 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,497. Carlus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carlus is currently ranked #63,832 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlus include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlus 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