Holding steady.
Popularity of Carlise since 1954
Babies named Carlise per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Carlise's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carlise is an extremely rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1954. It has never ranked within the top 1000 names, with only a handful of girls receiving it each year. The name saw its highest usage in 1977, when it was given to 5 girls. Its trajectory over the past several decades can be described as stable, with no significant rise or decline. The name is a modern respelling of Carlisle, an English place name, and is most common in the 1970s. Because Carlise is so rare, no top states can be identified. Parents who choose Carlise are opting for a distinctive and uncommon name with a familiar sound.
Carlise is a modern coinage, probably a respelling of the name Carlisle, itself derived from a place name of Celtic origin meaning 'fortress of the god Lugus'. The name emerged in the mid-20th century and has been used sporadically in the United States since 1954. Its use remains rare and stable, with a peak in popularity in 1977.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carli, Lise, Carly
Sibling names for Carlise
Names that share Carlise's style, for a brother or sister.
