Carlis Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CAR-lis //ˈkɑːr.lɪs//
Origin: English; Spanish
Meaning: English: Variant of Charles; Spanish: Diminutive of Carlos
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carlis is believed to have roots in the name Charles, which originates from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." The name Karl was adopted into Latin as Carolus, which later evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Old French Charles. The name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became widely used among the nobility and commoners alike.
The evolution of the name reflects a broader linguistic journey from Germanic origins through Latin and French influences into the English vernacular. Historically, the name Charles has significant milestones, including its association with several notable figures.
One of the most prominent was Charlemagne (Charles the Great), who ruled as King of the Franks and Lombards and later became the Emperor of the Romans in the late 8th and early 9th centuries. His reign marked a pivotal moment in European history, leading to the Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of art, culture, and learning based on classical models.
The name Charles has also been borne by numerous kings and saints throughout history, contributing to its enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Carlis, as a derivative of Charles, carries connotations of nobility and strength, reflecting the qualities associated with its historical bearers.
The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing freedom and leadership. Diminutive forms such as Charlie or Carl have also emerged, further embedding the name within different cultural contexts.
The historical significance of the name, coupled with its associations with influential figures and ideals, has allowed it to maintain a lasting presence in various societies.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carlis was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Carlis has ranked as high as #3008 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Alabama, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Carlis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Carlis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Carlis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Carlis.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1979 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1978 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1975 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| 1974 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1971 | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| 1970 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1969 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1968 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1967 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| 1966 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1965 | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| 1964 | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| 1963 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1962 | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| 1961 | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| 1960 | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| 1959 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| 1958 | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| 1957 | 29 | 24 | 5 |
| 1956 | 34 | 27 | 7 |
| 1955 | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| 1954 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1953 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| 1952 | 27 | 19 | 8 |
| 1951 | 26 | 18 | 8 |
| 1950 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1949 | 26 | 18 | 8 |
| 1948 | 30 | 22 | 8 |
| 1947 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1946 | 33 | 28 | 5 |
| 1945 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1944 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1943 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1942 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1941 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1940 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1939 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1938 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1937 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1936 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1935 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1934 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1933 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1932 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1931 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1930 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 1929 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1928 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1927 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1926 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1925 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1924 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1923 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1922 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1921 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1920 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1919 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1918 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1917 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1916 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1915 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1914 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1913 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Carlis (1956)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |