Carlyle
- Pronunciation
- [Car-ly-al]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Walled City
- Origin
- English
Carlyle Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,836 baby boys have been named Carlyle. The name peaked in 1918 with 115 US births that year (rank #564). In 2024, ranked #5683 nationally — 5,119 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Carlyle
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Carlyle births are: New York (185), North Carolina (107), Illinois (89).
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7-Letter Names Starting with C
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Quick Facts About Carlyle
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