Holding steady.
Popularity of Carliss since 1939
Babies named Carliss per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 61 | 19 |
| 1950s | 118 | 24 |
| 1960s | 93 | 20 |
| 1970s | 20 | 12 |
| 1980s | 12 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carliss is a rare and modern name, first appearing in U.S. records in 1943. It reached its peak usage in 1952, though it never achieved significant popularity. The name is recorded with minimal frequency, and no top states have been associated with it. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with no signs of revival. Likely a blend of Carl and a feminine suffix, Carliss reflects a mid-20th century trend of creating unique names, but it has not persisted into common use.
Carliss is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the name Carl, itself derived from the Old English ceorl meaning 'free man' or from the Germanic karl 'man', with the fashionable suffix -iss, which appears in other feminine names. It first appeared in the mid-20th century, with its peak usage in 1952. The name has never been widely popular and has remained rare throughout its history.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carly, Liss, Carrie
Variants: Carlisse, Karliss
Sibling names for Carliss
Names that share Carliss's style, for a brother or sister.
