Names that start with C
1,235 different C-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Charlotte led them with 13,408 newborns. Compare all 5,966 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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C-names in 2025
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- CharlotteFrench feminine diminutive of Charles, ultimately from Germanic karl, "free manFrench13,408
- CooperAn English occupational surname meaning "barrel maker," transferred to use as a first nameEnglish7,653
- CarterAn English occupational surname for someone who drove or made carts, from Middle English cartereEnglish6,703
- CamilaThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, borne in Roman legend by a warrior queenSpanish6,599
- ChloeFrom Greek Khloe, "young green shoot," an epithet of the harvest goddess DemeterGreek6,210
- CharlesFrom the Germanic word karl, meaning "free man", Latinized as Carolus and transmitted through French as CharlesFrench5,908
- CalebHebrew Kalev, of debated derivation, traditionally linked to kelev, "dog," read as a figure for devotion, or to a phrase meaning "whole-heartedHebrew5,217
- CameronFrom a Scottish surname usually derived from Gaelic cam sròn, "crooked noseScottish4,962
- ChristopherFrom the Greek Christophoros, meaning "bearing Christ," from Christos and pherein, "to carryGreek4,748
- CharlieFree man (diminutive of Charles)French4,620
- ChristianFrom the Latin Christianus, "a follower of Christ", ultimately from the Greek christos, "anointed one"Latin3,668
- Clarabright, clearLatin3,601
- ClaireThe French form of Clara, from Latin clarus, meaning 'clear, bright, famousFrench3,487
- ColtonA transferred English surname from place names usually explained as "Cola's settlement," from the Old English byname Cola ("charcoal-dark") plus tūn, "farmsteadEnglish3,426
- CarsonSon of Carr or son of the marsh-dwellersScottish3,080
- CallumA Scottish name, from the Gaelic 'Columba' meaning 'dove', symbolizing peaceScottish3,003
- CalvinBald, little bald oneFrench2,717
- Carolinefree man, free womanFrench2,646
- CeciliablindLatin2,506
- CatalinaThe Spanish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Spanish2,456
- CoraMaiden or daughterGreek2,428
- CarlosFree man, from the Germanic element 'karl' meaning free manSpanish2,418
- ColterA transferred English surname, occupational in origin, meaning 'keeper of colts', someone who tended young horsesEnglish2,354
- ConnorLover of hounds or wolf loverIrish2,225
- ColeVictorious people, or possibly from the English surname Cole, derived from the Old English given name ColaEnglish2,009
- CallanOf uncertain originIrish1,983
- ChaseHuntsman, or one who huntsEnglish1,939
- CamdenOf uncertain originScottish1,873
- CallieMost likely a diminutive of Caroline or other names beginning with Cal- or Car-, itself derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'English1,754
- CadenOf uncertain originModern coinage1,752
- Callahanson of Ceallachán, a personal name of uncertain meaningIrish1,682
- CelesteHeavenly or celestialLatin1,662
- CohenPriestHebrew1,627
- Celineheavenly, of the skyFrench1,466
- CadeA name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an English surname meaning 'round, lumpy' or from the Irish name Cathal meaning 'battle rule'English1,398
- CrewFrom the English word for a group of people working together, often associated with teamworkModern coinage1,362
- Collinsson of ColinIrish1,334
- CataleyaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage1,314
- CamilleHelper to the priestFrench1,308
- CaseyVigilant in war or alert, of uncertain originIrish1,300
- CyrusFrom the Persian name کوروش (Kourosh), meaning 'young' or 'far-sighted', but the exact meaning is debatedPersian1,296
- ColtA young male horse, though the name's use as a given name likely stems from the surname or the American Frontier associationEnglish1,188
- CashFrom the English word cash, meaning 'money' or 'currency', used as a given nameEnglish1,188
- ClaytonSettlement on clay soilEnglish1,130
- Colsonson of Nicholas, or son of ColeEnglish1,099
- Codyhelpful, or of uncertain origin, possibly from the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of the helpful one'Irish1,098
- CruzCross (as in the Christian cross)Spanish1,040
- CairoVictorious (Arabic derivation) or city of the sun (from Arabic al-Qahirah)Arabic1,000
- CatherinePure, clearGreek972
- ColetteVictorious peopleFrench962
- ColinFrom the Irish name Coileán, meaning 'young pup' or 'whelpIrish950
- CristianA follower of ChristEnglish906
- CarmenSong or poem (Latin)Spanish902
- ClarkClark is an English occupational surname meaning "clerk" or "scribeEnglish855
- Camillayoung ceremonial attendant, or possibly of uncertain Etruscan originLatin847
- CesarLong-haired, or of the Caesarian familyLatin824
- CampbellCrooked mouth or crooked smile, from a Scottish nickname for someone with a distorted mouthScottish811
- CaydenOf uncertain originModern coinage788
- ConradBold counsel or brave in counselGerman770
- CarolinaFeminine form of Carolus, meaning 'free man'Italian769
- CharleeFeminine variant of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'manly'English769
- ChanceGood fortuneEnglish733
- CamrynOf uncertain originScottish707
- CalliopeCalliope means 'beautiful-voiced' in GreekGreek682
- ClementineMerciful, gentle, mildLatin676
- ChosenSelected or favored, often with religious connotations of divine electionModern coinage641
- ChandlerCandle maker or candle sellerEnglish638
- CassianFrom the Latin Cassianus, a derivative of the Roman family name Cassius, whose own meaning is uncertain, possibly from cassus, "empty, hollow"Latin633
- CollinProbably derived from the Irish name Cailean, meaning 'whelp' or 'young dog'Irish619
- ChozenOf uncertain originModern coinage616
- CaspianOf uncertain meaning, likely relating to the Caspian Sea or the ancient Caspian peopleEnglish614
- CassidyCurly-hairedIrish609
- CallenOf uncertain originIrish598
- CharliFeminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'English597
- CorbinLittle crow or ravenEnglish595
- CillianOf uncertain originIrish595
- CloverFrom the English word for the flowering plant, symbolizing good luck and prosperityEnglish593
- CeceliaBlindLatin569
- CapriOf uncertain originModern coinage560
- CalShort form of Calvin, which is derived from the French surname Cauvin, meaning 'bald'French554
- CleoShort form of Cleopatra, meaning 'glory of the father' in GreekGreek534
- CaliMost likely a shortened form of Calista or a feminine form of Calix, but debatedModern coinage533
- Colsenson of ColeEnglish523
- ColbyCoal settlement or dark settlement (from Old Norse elements)English515
- ClayFrom the surname derived from a place name referring to clay soilEnglish515
- CassiusPossibly meaning 'hollow' or 'vain' in LatinLatin504
- CamiloThe name Camilo means 'attendant at a sacrifice' or 'young ceremonial attendant,' ultimately derived from LatinLatin503
- ChayaLife (from Hebrew chayyim)Hebrew499
- CaidenA modern invented name, likely based on Aiden with an initial CModern coinage475
- CassandraTo shine upon mankind, or to entangle men, but also known from Greek mythology as the Trojan princess cursed to prophesy truthfully without being believedGreek463
- CharleyFree manEnglish443
- Chrisbearer of ChristGreek431
- CoralineLittle coral, or derived from Coral with a diminutive suffixModern coinage414
- ChanaGod has favored me, or graceHebrew413
- CreedBelief, guiding principle, or a statement of faithEnglish413
- ChaimLife, vitality, or living oneHebrew411
- CarmeloGarden of God (from Hebrew kerem + El)Italian377
- CannonA large gun or a piece of artillery, also a surname transferred to given name useEnglish374
- CieloSky or heavenSpanish364
- CaseVariant of Casey, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish359
- ChristinaChristina is a feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'Latin352
- CoreyOf uncertain originIrish351
- CeliaOf the sky or heavenLatin351
- ClydeProbably derived from a Scottish river name, which itself is of obscure originScottish350
- CharleighDerived from the English surname Charleigh, ultimately from Old English 'ceorl' meaning 'free man'English337
- CelinaDerived from the Latin 'caelum' meaning 'heaven', often interpreted as 'heavenly'Latin329
- CadenceA musical term meaning rhythmic flow or modulationModern coinage321
- ChelseaThe name of a district in London, from Old English meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestoneEnglish319
- CrueDerived from the surname or band name Crüe, popularized by Mötley Crüe, but as a given name has no established literal meaningModern coinage319
- CalumDove, from the Gaelic word 'colum'Scottish313
- ColbieA modern English feminine name, likely a respelling of Colby, an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'coal town' or 'dark settlement'Modern coinage310
- ChozynOf uncertain originModern coinage307
- CoastOf uncertain originModern coinage305
- CasonSon of Cass, or possibly a variant of Carson meaning 'son of the marsh-dwellers'English296
- CaysonOf uncertain originModern coinage296
- CasenPossibly a modern variant of Cason or a respelling of Kasen, itself a variation of the Irish surname Casey or a derivative of the name CadeModern coinage293
- ConorLover of hounds or wolf loverIrish292
- ColesonSon of ColeModern coinage292
- ConnerLover of houndsIrish286
- CheyenneOf uncertain originNative American285
- ClareBright, clearEnglish283
- CarloItalian form of Charles, meaning 'free man'Italian276
- CoveA sheltered inlet or bay, used as a geographical nameEnglish271
- CordeliaOf uncertain originLatin258
- CasperTreasure bearer or treasurer, derived from a Persian word meaning 'keeper of the treasure'Persian255
- CaiusRejoice, be gladLatin254
- CorinneMaiden, from the Greek word for young womanGreek253
- CarlyFree womanEnglish248
- CynthiaFrom the Greek name Κυνθία (Kynthia), meaning 'woman from Kynthos'Greek247
- ColtenColten is a variant spelling of Colton, an English surname meaning 'Cola's town' or 'coal townEnglish238
- CurtisCourteous, polite, or refinedEnglish232
- ChiaraLight, clear, bright, famousItalian228
- CastielMeaning unknownModern coinage224
- CarlaFree woman, or a feminine form of CharlesItalian223
- CarmineVineyard, gardenItalian220
- Carsynof uncertain originModern coinage220
- CedarA type of coniferous tree known for its aromatic woodEnglish220
- ClaudiaLame, limping, or (by extension) weakLatin219
- CanaanOf uncertain meaningHebrew218
- ClarissaBright, clear, or famousLatin212
- CedricProbably a variant of Cerdic, an Old English name of uncertain meaning, possibly 'kind and loved' or derived from a Celtic element meaning 'war leader'English209
- CrystalA transparent, colorless quartz, the name is taken from the English vocabulary wordEnglish202
- CullenDerived from an Irish surname meaning 'holly tree' or 'holly grove', or possibly from a Scottish place nameIrish200
- CrosbySettlement of the crossEnglish196
- Cashtonof uncertain originModern coinage193
- CarlFree man, or of Germanic origin meaning 'man' or 'warrior'German187
- CattleyaNamed after the orchid genus Cattleya, itself named for English botanist William CattleyModern coinage187
- CarmelaGarden, orchardItalian186
- CarolynA feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'English185
- CainPossession, acquisitionHebrew185
- CypressFrom the tree name, referring to a coniferous tree of the cypress familyModern coinage184
- CallawayOf uncertain originModern coinage181
- ClarkeDerived from an occupational surname for a cleric or scholar, ultimately from Latin clericusEnglish177
- ChristineChristine is a feminine name meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one', derived from Latin ChristianaLatin176
- CassieDiminutive of Cassandra, meaning 'shining upon man' or 'prophetess', but also used independently as a given nameGreek175
- CoryEither a variant of Corey, which is of uncertain origin, or a modern coinageIrish174
- CarmellaSong or poem, but debatedItalian174
- ChanelFrom the French surname, which may be a variant of 'canelle' meaning 'cinnamon' or derived from 'chenal' meaning 'channel'French170
- CaraBelovedItalian168
- Caliaof uncertain originModern coinage167
- CharmFrom the English word charm, meaning 'a quality that attracts or delightsEnglish166
- CartierCartier is a French surname turned given name, derived from the occupational name for a carrier or cart driverFrench161
- CherishTo hold dear, to value deeplyModern coinage160
- CitlaliStar, from Nahuatl citlalli meaning 'star'Native American159
- CopelandBought land, or from the purchased landEnglish157
- ChosynChosyn is a modern invented name, likely formed as a creative respelling of the word 'chosenModern coinage157
- CallaOne of uncertain originGreek156
- CiaraLittle dark oneIrish155
- Cristianofollower of ChristItalian152
- ConwayFrom a Welsh place name meaning 'holy water' or 'sacred river'Welsh152
- CormacSon of the charioteer or charioteer's sonIrish150
- CamdynOf uncertain originModern coinage149
- ColemanSon of the dark-skinned one, or little doveIrish148
- Cianancient, enduringIrish148
- CattaleyaVariant of Cataleya, possibly derived from the name of an orchid genus, Cattleya, symbolizing beauty and strengthModern coinage145
- CallowayOf uncertain originScottish144
- Caysenof uncertain originModern coinage143
- ConstanceSteadfastness, constancyLatin142
- ChanningDerived from an English surname, likely from the Old English personal name Cana or the Celtic root meaning 'wolf cub' or 'little wolf'English142
- CliffordFord by a cliff or ford at the cliffEnglish139
- CamOf uncertain origin, often considered a short form of Cameron or Campbell, or an independent name with disputed meaningScottish139
- CecilyBlind, or sixthLatin137
- CarinaDear little one, or keel of a shipLatin134
- ChevyTaken from the Chevrolet car brand, the name Chevy is a modern American coinage with no traditional meaning beyond its commercial associationModern coinage134
- CoenOf debated originEnglish134
- CarverOne who carves wood or stone, or a surname derived from the occupationEnglish133
- CalistaMost beautiful, or cupGreek131
- CiennaOf uncertain originModern coinage131
- CaydeA modern invented name, likely a respelling of Cade or a variant of Kade, with no traditional meaningModern coinage129
- CristinaFollower of ChristItalian128
- CristopherBearer of ChristGreek126
- CoyMeaning uncertainIrish123
- CamelliaCamellia is a flowering plant named after the botanist Georg Kamel, symbolizing excellence and refinementModern coinage123
- CecilBlind, of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin 'caecus' meaning blindLatin119
- ClarenceOf uncertain originEnglish117
- ChavaLife, living oneHebrew117
- CourtneyFrom a French place name meaning 'domain of Curtius' or 'short nose'English116
- CamariOf uncertain originModern coinage116
- CanyonA deep gorge, often carved by a river, especially in the American SouthwestModern coinage115
- ClarityA quality meaning lucidity or clearness, used as a virtue nameEnglish115