Carlyle

Q: How popular is the name Carlyle?

Carlyle is ranked #17099 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-eyel ]

Girl Name #17,099 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carlyle is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRL-eyel.

Parents who love the name Carlyle often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Popularity Over Time

#17,099

Current Rank

Peaked 1954 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,099
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Carly #873 Carla #1013 Carlee #1685 Carlie #2515 Carleigh #2619 Carlota #2796 Carli #3052 Carley #3059

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carlie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Carlyle Alice

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Carlyle Julia

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Carlyle Maeve

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Carlyle Daisy

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Carlyle Georgia

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Carlyle Hannah

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Carlyle Brooklyn

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Carlyle Claire

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Carlyle Ayla

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Carlyle Alaia

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Also a Boy Name

Carlyle is also used as a boy name, ranked #5906.

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Similar Names

Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlyle

Is Carlyle a boy or girl name?

Carlyle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17099. As a boy name, it is ranked #5906. Carlyle is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Carlyle?

Carlyle is pronounced k-AHRL-eyel.

How popular is the name Carlyle?

Carlyle is currently ranked #17099 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carlyle?

Common nicknames for Carlyle include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie.

Is Carlyle a common or rare name?

Carlyle is an uncommon name, ranked #17099 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carlyle

Carlyle is a girl name .

Is Carlyle a boy or girl name? Carlyle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,099 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,906. Carlyle is more commonly used as a boy name.

Carlyle is currently ranked #17,099 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carlyle include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Carlyle include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.