Carlyle Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCAR-lile / /ˈkɑːr.laɪl/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: from the fortified place; Scottish: from the stream
Historical & Cultural Background
Carlyle is derived from a surname that originated in England and Scotland. It is associated with the town of Carlisle in Cumbria, England. The name has historical significance due to its connection to various notable figures and places. It has been used as a first name since the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Carlyle has seen limited use as a first name in the United States, maintaining a low profile in terms of popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carlile
International Variants
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Famous people named Carlyle
Carlyle Blackwell was an American actor and director active in the early 20th century.
Fictional characters named Carlyle
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carlyle was first seen in the United States in 1892. Carlyle has ranked as high as #758 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Illinois, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Carlyle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carlyle (1996)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 45 |
| 1913 | 34 |
| 1914 | 53 |
| 1915 | 72 |
| 1916 | 89 |
| 1917 | 101 |
| 1918 | 115 |
| 1919 | 101 |
| 1920 | 96 |
| 1921 | 87 |
| 1922 | 95 |
| 1923 | 90 |
| 1924 | 77 |
| 1925 | 75 |
| 1926 | 78 |
| 1927 | 65 |
| 1928 | 67 |
| 1929 | 61 |
| 1930 | 60 |
| 1931 | 66 |
| 1932 | 58 |
| 1933 | 64 |
| 1934 | 54 |
| 1935 | 61 |
| 1936 | 53 |
| 1937 | 46 |
| 1938 | 42 |
| 1939 | 48 |
| 1940 | 39 |
| 1941 | 40 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 40 |
| 1944 | 44 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 33 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1948 | 37 |
| 1949 | 45 |
| 1950 | 56 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 38 |
| 1954 | 46 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 33 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 16 |