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Carlyle

Carlyle is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Carlisle.” In 2024 it was given to 16 babies in the United States.

Carlyle at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“Carlisle”
Pronunciation
/www.nytimes.com/

About the name Carlyle

Carlyle belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “Carlisle” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Carlyle first appears in Social Security records in 1892 and has been given to 4,051 babies since 1880, including 16 in 2024.

Carlyle in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Babies named Carlyle in 2024
16
Total since 1880
4,051

Carlyle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Babies named Carlyle in 2010
3
Total since 1996
6

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carlyle mean?

Carlyle means “Carlisle” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Carlyle a boy or girl name?

Carlyle is a unisex name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carlyle?

Carlyle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Carlyle?

Carlyle is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1892 and has been given to 4,051 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Carlyle?

Carlyle is pronounced /www.nytimes.com/ (IPA).

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