Carlis

Boy name

Carlis has been given to 1,399 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1956.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,399

Peak year

1956 (34 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

13% girls / 87% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Carlis — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Carlosboy

309,076 babies since 1880

Carliegirl

16,311 babies since 1883

Carligirl

8,972 babies since 1957

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carlis.

Lugeneunisex

1,412 babies since 1900

Nielboy

1,384 babies since 1913

Selwynboy

1,418 babies since 1904

Arnettboy

1,373 babies since 1893

Darryleboy

1,431 babies since 1936

Darryllboy

1,366 babies since 1936

Manfredboy

1,455 babies since 1904

Ladellunisex

1,456 babies since 1913

Carlis vs Lugene ⚖Carlis vs Niel ⚖Carlis vs Selwyn ⚖Carlis vs Arnett ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Carlis?

Carlis has been given to 1,399 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carlis peak?

Carlis peaked in 1956, when 34 babies were given the name.

Is Carlis a girl or boy name?

Carlis is primarily a boy name (87% of babies named Carlis are boys).

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