Carlye

Girl name

Carlye has been given to 1,066 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It peaked in 1996.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,066

Peak year

1996 (52 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1944

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Carlygirl

66,626 babies since 1951

Carliegirl

16,311 babies since 1883

Carleegirl

13,290 babies since 1902

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Haileunisex

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FAQ

How popular is the name Carlye?

Carlye has been given to 1,066 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carlye peak?

Carlye peaked in 1996, when 52 babies were given the name.

Is Carlye a girl or boy name?

Carlye is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carlye are girls).

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