Carbon
Boy nameCarbon has been given to 84 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys was named Carbon.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
84
Peak year
2020 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2009
10-year trend
▲ +14%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carbon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carbon.
Sibling name ideas for Carbon
Same era and popularity as Carbon, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carbon?
Carbon has been given to 84 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carbon peak?
Carbon peaked in 2020, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Carbon a girl or boy name?
Carbon is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Carbon are boys).
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