Carlyle
Carlyle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Carlyle
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Carlyle?
Since 1880, 215 girls and 3,856 boys in the U.S. have been named Carlyle (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3700 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #564 in 1918. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Carlyle FAQ
What does the name Carlyle mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Carlyle?
Carlyle is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Carlyle?
Since 1880, 215 girls and 3,856 boys in the U.S. have been named Carlyle (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3700 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #564 in 1918. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carlyle a boy or girl name?
Carlyle is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 215 girls and 3,856 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.