Carling
Girl nameCarling has been given to 133 babies in the U.S. since 1983. It peaked in 1984.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
133
Peak year
1984 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1983
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carling — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carling.
Sibling name ideas for Carling
Same era and popularity as Carling, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carling?
Carling has been given to 133 babies in the U.S. since 1983. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carling peak?
Carling peaked in 1984, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Carling a girl or boy name?
Carling is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carling are girls).
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