Carnie
Boy nameCarnie has been given to 112 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1920.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
112
Peak year
1920 (12 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
20% girls / 80% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carnie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carnie.
Sibling name ideas for Carnie
Same era and popularity as Carnie, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carnie?
Carnie has been given to 112 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carnie peak?
Carnie peaked in 1920, when 12 babies were given the name.
Is Carnie a girl or boy name?
Carnie is primarily a boy name (80% of babies named Carnie are boys).
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