Carlon

Boy name

Carlon has been given to 1,050 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,050

Peak year

1960 (26 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

18% girls / 82% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Carlosboy

309,076 babies since 1880

Carsonboy

140,887 babies since 1880

Carltonboy

49,167 babies since 1880

Marlonboy

31,292 babies since 1914

Carloboy

16,000 babies since 1894

Names with a similar vibe

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

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Michielboy

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Charleboy

1,061 babies since 1883

Martboy

1,039 babies since 1880

Kemunisex

1,033 babies since 1942

Rockieboy

1,071 babies since 1914

Jeffrieboy

1,020 babies since 1921

FAQ

How popular is the name Carlon?

Carlon has been given to 1,050 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carlon peak?

Carlon peaked in 1960, when 26 babies were given the name.

Is Carlon a girl or boy name?

Carlon is primarily a boy name (82% of babies named Carlon are boys).

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