Holding steady.
Popularity of Carle since 1904
Babies named Carle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Carle's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 46 |
| 1920s | 0 | 106 |
| 1930s | 0 | 84 |
| 1940s | 10 | 64 |
| 1950s | 5 | 77 |
| 1960s | 6 | 58 |
| 1970s | 17 | 16 |
| 1980s | 36 | 6 |
| 1990s | 51 | 0 |
| 2000s | 19 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carle is an exceptionally rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1904 with just 5 babies that year, its highest count ever. It has never appeared in the national top 1000 rankings, and its usage has remained extremely low and stable. As a variant of names like Carl or Carol, it carries the meaning 'free man' through its Germanic roots. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name that is virtually unique in modern records.
Carle appears to be a rare feminine variant of Carl, itself a Germanic name meaning 'free man' derived from Old High German 'karal' or 'karl'. It may also be an alternate spelling of Carol, which has roots in French and Latin. In the United States, it was first recorded in 1904 but has never ranked in the national top 1000, making it an extremely uncommon name.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Carle
Names that share Carle's style, for a brother or sister.
