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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- CimaniOf uncertain originModern coinage114
- CosetteLittle thingFrench113
- ChevelleOf uncertain originModern coinage110
- ClairaBright, clear, or famousLatin110
- CiaranLittle dark oneIrish110
- Constantinesteadfast, constantLatin108
- ChesterA name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'camp of the soldiers' from Old English 'ceaster'English107
- CoriOf uncertain originEnglish106
- CristobalBearer of ChristSpanish105
- CruLikely a modern invented name or a short form of names like Cruz or Cruise, with no traditional meaningModern coinage105
- CatarinaPure, clearItalian103
- CraigRock or cragScottish102
- CarleeA modern feminine name, likely a variant of Carla or Caroline, ultimately derived from the Germanic element meaning "free manModern coinage101
- CortezOne of uncertain meaning, likely from a Spanish surname meaning 'courteous' or 'gentleSpanish101
- CindyDescendant of the bright one or little ash-girl, though typically treated as a standalone name with no intrinsic meaningEnglish100
- CoralA name derived from the precious marine coral, symbolizing vibrant color and beautyEnglish100
- CollynsUncertainModern coinage100
- Charlenefree manEnglish99
- ConleyProbably meaning 'pasture for horses' from the Irish Ó Conghaile 'descendant of Conghal', though the root Conghal may mean 'fierce as a hound'Irish99
- ConanLittle wolf or houndIrish98
- CambrieModern invented name, likely a combination of Cam- (from Cameron or Campbell) and the fashionable -brie suffixModern coinage98
- CharityFrom the English word meaning generous love, benevolence, or almsgivingEnglish97
- CaelumFrom Latin caelum, meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'Latin97
- ChadOf debated meaningEnglish96
- CambriaOf uncertain originLatin96
- CaliyahThe name Caliyah is of uncertain meaningModern coinage96
- CarsenSon of the marsh-dwellers, or a variant of CarsonScottish95
- ClintonSettlement on a hillEnglish94
- CalderOf uncertain originScottish94
- CassiaCinnamonLatin94
- CaeliMost often considered a feminine variant of Caelus, the Roman sky god, or a respelling of Kaylee / CaileyEnglish90
- CharlestonA name derived from a place name meaning 'settlement of Charles'English89
- Chanyof uncertain originModern coinage88
- CobySupplanter or he who supplants, derived from the Hebrew name JacobHebrew84
- Cayleeof uncertain originModern coinage84
- CrossPossibly from the English word cross, referring to the Christian symbol or a crossroadsModern coinage84
- CarolOf debated origin, possibly from the English word 'carol' meaning a joyful song or from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'English82
- CliftonSettlement near a cliff or steep slopeEnglish82
- CorneliusOf debated origin, likely from Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn', but possibly from an Etruscan rootLatin82
- ColletteVictorious peopleFrench82
- CaiPossibly derived from the Latin name Gaius, meaning 'rejoice', or from Chinese 彩 (cǎi) meaning 'color', or from Welsh 'Cai', a variant of Kai meaning 'keeper of the keys'Modern coinage81
- CristoferBearer of Christ, from Greek ChristophorosGreek80
- CorbynOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- CosmoOrder, ornament, or universeGreek80
- ColstonUncertainEnglish80
- CaelPossibly derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'cael' meaning 'slender', or a variant of the name Cale or a modern coinageModern coinage79
- CaitlinFrom the Irish name Caitlín, meaning 'pure'Irish78
- CrawfordCrawford is a habitational surname meaning 'ford where crows gather'English78
- CocoDerived from a nickname or pet name, often associated with the cocoa bean or the French word 'coco' meaning 'little darling'Modern coinage78
- CyaireOf uncertain originModern coinage78
- CordellLikely meaning 'little cord' or 'rope maker', from an English surnameEnglish77
- CalixLatin for 'very handsome' or 'cup'Latin75
- CasimirHe who proclaims peaceSlavic73
- CamronDerived from an Irish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose', though often reinterpreted as a variant of CameronScottish72
- CharletteFree manFrench72
- CaitlynPure, from the Irish form of the Latin name Catilina, a variant of CatherineIrish71
- CanonA clerical title or a rule, derived from the Greek word for 'measuring rod' or 'standard'English69
- CarleighA feminine name meaning 'strong' or 'free woman', derived from the masculine CharlesEnglish67
- ChapelA place of worship, particularly a small church or a room within a larger institutionEnglish67
- CirillaOf uncertain originModern coinage66
- CalaniOf uncertain originModern coinage66
- CarlieFeminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man'English65
- ChetShort form of Chester, meaning 'camp of the soldiers' or 'fortress, walled town'English65
- CharlizeVariant of Charlize, a feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'African65
- CollierOne who mines coal or a seller of charcoalEnglish65
- CristhianFollower of ChristEnglish65
- CroixMeans 'cross' in French, often referring to the Christian crossFrench65
- Cylasmeaning uncertain, likely a modern coinage or variant of SilasModern coinage65
- CalianaA modern feminine name, likely a blend of the popular -ana suffix with names like Callie or Liana, suggesting a meaning of 'beautiful' or 'graceful'Modern coinage65
- ChoyceDerived from the English word 'choice', implying selection or preference, used as a given nameModern coinage65
- CharlyA variant spelling of Charlie, a diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'English64
- CiannaProbably a modern invented name, often associated with a feminine form of Cian or a variant of GiannaModern coinage64
- CaiaOf uncertain originLatin64
- CyraThe name Cyra is often considered a feminine form of the Persian name Cyrus, meaning 'throne' or 'sun'Persian64
- CielleOf uncertain originModern coinage64
- CarrieFree man or song of joy, of debated derivationEnglish63
- CierraVariant of Sierra, which refers to a mountain range, derived from Spanish 'sierra' meaning 'saw'English63
- CarleyFree man, or a variant of Carla and Caroline, ultimately from the Germanic element 'karl' meaning 'man'English63
- CoveyOf uncertain originEnglish63
- ClementMild, merciful, gentleLatin62
- CloeA variant spelling of Chloe, meaning "blooming" or "green shoot" in GreekGreek62
- CambreeOf uncertain originModern coinage62
- ChesneyOf uncertain originEnglish61
- ColleenThe name Colleen means 'girl' in Irish, derived from the Irish word 'cailín'Irish60
- Creeof uncertain originModern coinage60
- CodaA musical term meaning the concluding passage of a pieceModern coinage60
- CaisonOf uncertain originModern coinage60
- CharisGrace, kindness, or charm in ancient Greek, also a personification of the GracesGreek59
- CalypsoShe who hides, or a reference to the sea nymph in Greek mythology who detained OdysseusGreek59
- ClintHill settlementEnglish58
- ChristianaFollower of ChristLatin58
- CliveFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'cliff' or 'slope' in Old EnglishEnglish57
- CoralieA French and English form of the Latin word for coralFrench56
- CamrenCombination of Cameron and the popular suffix '-en', with no inherent meaningModern coinage55
- CodiOriginally a variant of Cody, whose meaning is uncertain but may derive from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (helper)Modern coinage55
- CielSky in FrenchFrench55
- CainePossibly derived from the Hebrew name Cain, meaning 'acquired' or 'spear', though its modern use is often independent of biblical associationsEnglish54
- CopperFrom the reddish metal, used as a given name inspired by the color or the metal itselfEnglish54
- CassielOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'angel of solitude' in Hebrew traditionHebrew54
- ConnieA diminutive of Constance or Conrad, derived from the Latin 'constans' meaning 'constant, steadfast'English53
- CambriOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- Claricebright, clear, famousLatin52
- CyShort form of Cyrus, meaning 'sun' in Persian, or possibly 'young' or 'lord'Persian52
- Corneliaprobably derived from the Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn'Latin51
- Caisenof uncertain originModern coinage51
- CandaceQueen mother, or glowing whiteGreek50
- CelestineHeavenly or of the skyLatin49
- Caelanof uncertain originIrish49
- CashmereNamed after the fine wool from the Kashmir regionModern coinage49
- CutterOne who cuts, occupational surname transferred to given nameEnglish48
- Callaghanson of CathalánIrish48
- CaleSlenderIrish47
- CrimsonA deep red color, derived from the name of the vivid shadeEnglish47
- CarissaOf uncertain originEnglish46
- CheyanneOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- ChaceOf uncertain originEnglish46
- CyanOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- CarliFeminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man'German45
- CarolynnA variant spelling of Caroline, meaning 'free woman' or 'song of joy' (debated origin, from Germanic or Latin roots)English45
- CailynModern invented name, likely blending the sounds of Kay and LynnModern coinage45
- CamerynA modern variant of Cameron, traditionally a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose' from Gaelic cam (crooked) and sròn (nose)Scottish45
- ChayceOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a phonetic variant of Chase, which itself derives from an Old French occupational surname meaning 'hunter'Modern coinage45
- Carlislefrom the walled Roman fort or cityEnglish45
- CatoOf uncertain originLatin45
- Caleighslender or fairIrish44
- CaesarThe name is traditionally associated with the Roman cognomen Caesar, of uncertain etymologyLatin44
- CianaDerived from the Irish name Ciana, meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'Irish44
- Celestinaheavenly or of the skyLatin44
- CarmelloOf debated originItalian44
- Callynof uncertain originModern coinage44
- CalianThe meaning of Calian is uncertainModern coinage44
- Calissi44
- CarltonSettlement of the free peasants or settlement of CharlesEnglish43
- CliffFrom a surname derived from the Old English word for a steep slope or cliffEnglish43
- CiroDerived from the Greek name Kyros, often interpreted as 'lord' or 'master,' but the exact meaning is uncertainItalian43
- ClancySon of the red warrior or descendant of the red-haired warriorIrish43
- CatalayaOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- CherryCherry, from the fruit or tree, or as a pet form of CharityModern coinage42
- CharoletteFree manFrench42
- CitlalyDerived from Nahuatl citlalli, meaning 'star'Native American42
- CallistaMost beautifulGreek42
- Cleopatraglory of the fatherGreek42
- CelestiaHeavenly, of the skyLatin42
- CruzeOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- CarlotaFeminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man'Spanish41
- ClaudeOf uncertain originLatin40
- CameliaDerived from the camellia flower, named after botanist Georg KamelEnglish40
- CarmynOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- ChayseModern respelling of Chase, which derives from an English surname meaning 'huntsman' or 'to hunt'English39
- CutlerOne who makes or deals in knives, from an occupational surnameEnglish39
- CloudCloud, from the English word referring to the visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals in the skyEnglish39
- CorrineMaiden, or a variant of Corinne, itself from the Greek word for 'maiden'English38
- CyrilLordly or masterfulGreek38
- CorrieEither a short form of Cora or Corinne, or a variant of Corey, meaning 'hollow' or from the Gaelic 'ravine'English38
- ConnellStrong as a wolfIrish38
- CristalOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- CorinaMaiden or little maiden, from the Greek word for girlGreek37
- Carmelvineyard, garden, or orchard of GodHebrew37
- CelenaOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- CristelOne meaning is "follower of Christ," from the Latin name ChristianusLatin37
- ChavyOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- CozetteLittle thing or little darlingFrench36
- CyncereOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- ChizaramGod answers (prayers), of Igbo originAfrican36
- CalayahOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- CarlottaFree manItalian35
- CedrickOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cedric, which may derive from an Old English name meaning 'kindly love' or be a literary inventionEnglish35
- CorbanA gift dedicated to God, from the Hebrew term for an offeringHebrew35
- CalenOf debated originModern coinage35
- Cholefrom the Greek word 'chloe' meaning 'blooming' or 'green shoot'Greek35
- CoralynnCombination of Coral and the popular suffix Lynn, evoking the sea gem coralModern coinage35
- CoulterOf uncertain originEnglish35
- CheskelAn Aramaic form of Ezekiel, meaning "God strengthensHebrew35
- CaioRejoice or to be glad (from Latin gaudere)Latin35
- CharbeluncertainArabic35
- CalvaryPlace of the skull, referring to the site of Jesus's crucifixionEnglish35
- CevynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage35
- ChristyFollower of ChristEnglish34
- CorinnaA feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek 'Korinna' meaning 'maiden' or linked to the Latin 'corona' (crown)Greek34
- CamiLikely a diminutive or short form of Camilla or Camila, ultimately of uncertain meaning, possibly from Latin 'camillus' meaning 'attendant' or 'young ceremonial assistant'Latin34
- ChristDerived from the Greek title 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one', translating the Hebrew 'Mashiach' (Messiah)Greek34
- CacheA place for storing goods or valuables, from the French 'cacher' meaning to hideEnglish34
- CalanPossibly derived from the Welsh word 'calan' meaning 'new year' or 'calends'Welsh34
- ConstanzaPerseverance, steadfastnessItalian34
- CielaOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- ChristosAnointed one, or Christ-bearerGreek33
- ClarabelleBright, clear, and beautifulLatin33
- Cavanpossibly derived from an Irish surname meaning 'comely' or 'slender'Irish33
- CheskyOf uncertain originHebrew33
- CherylThe name Cheryl is popularly interpreted as a blend of Cherry and Beryl, or as a feminine form of Charles via Cherie, though its exact origin is uncertainModern coinage32
- CarysCarys means 'love' in Welsh, derived from the Welsh word 'caru' (to love)Welsh32
- CainanOf uncertain meaningHebrew32
- CylusLikely a modern invented name, possibly inspired by the Greek myth of Cyllus or a variant of Silas, but its intended meaning is unclearModern coinage32
- CaleahThe name Caleah is likely a modern coinage, possibly a blend of names like Kaylee and Leah, or an elaborated form of KaleighModern coinage32
- CourtlandLand of the court, or dweller at the court landEnglish31
- CaydenceA modern coinage, likely a creative respelling of Cadence, meaning 'rhythm' or 'flow' from the Latin word 'cadentia'Modern coinage31
- CaileeVariant of Kaylee, a modern coinage whose meaning is unclear but often associated with "pure" from the similar-sounding Gaelic name CaollaidheModern coinage31
- CerenityA modern respelling of Serenity, meaning a state of being calm and peacefulModern coinage31
- CyprusCopper, referring to the metal associated with the island of CyprusModern coinage31
- CiellaOf uncertain originModern coinage31