Holding steady.
Popularity of Carlyon since 1930
Babies named Carlyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 196 |
| 1950s | 156 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carlyon is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1930, during a period when many inventive and place-inspired names gained traction. Its peak usage came in 1941, after which it settled into a stable but very low level of use. While the name has not ranked in the top 1000 in recent years, it persists as a rare choice, with the most recent recorded usage in 2025. The name's origins are ambiguous: it may be an Anglicized form of the Welsh Cariad or derive from a Cornish place name. This rarity gives Carlyon a distinctive quality, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both soft and uncommon. No top states show particular concentration, consistent with its overall niche appeal.
The name Carlyon is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of the Welsh name Cariad, meaning 'love,' or derived from the Cornish place name Carlyon. It has been used sparingly as a given name, primarily in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Car, Lyon
Variants: Carlyon
Sibling names for Carlyon
Names that share Carlyon's style, for a brother or sister.
