Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Carlisa since 1957
Babies named Carlisa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Carlisa's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 170 |
| 1970s | 241 |
| 1980s | 255 |
| 1990s | 227 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carlisa is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957. It saw its highest usage in the 1970s, peaking in 1975 before entering a long decline. The name has never ranked in the national top 1000, making it a rare choice. It combines elements of the established names Carla and Lisa, following a pattern of fused names popular in mid-century America. Although never widespread, Carlisa reflects a creative naming tradition that values distinctiveness.
Carlisa is a modern invented name, formed by blending Carla (the feminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'). It emerged in the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend of compound feminine names in American English. Its usage peaked in the 1970s and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carly, Lisa, Carli
Variants: Carlissa, Karliisa
Sibling names for Carlisa
Names that share Carlisa's style, for a brother or sister.
