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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- CaryFrom the English surname, ultimately derived from the Welsh river name Ceri or a place name meaning 'fort' or 'rocky hill'English30
- CandyA diminutive of Candace or a nickname from the English word for a sweet confectionEnglish30
- ChasityPurity, virtueEnglish30
- CaylaVariant of Kayla, likely derived from Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'English30
- Claudiolame, limpingLatin30
- CarlinLittle champion or little strong one, from the Irish 'carla' or 'carl'Irish30
- CaedenA modern invented name, likely a variant of Caden, itself possibly derived from the surname Caden or from the Irish name CathánModern coinage30
- CamiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- CreekRefers to a small stream or waterway, adopted as a given nameModern coinage30
- ClairClear, bright, or famousFrench29
- CarringtonA transferred use of an English surname derived from a place name, the meaning is uncertain but possibly 'settlement of Cāra's people'English29
- CodiehelpfulIrish29
- CreightonFrom an Irish surname meaning 'rocky settlement' or 'settlement near the hillIrish29
- CaterinaItalian form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Italian29
- CoraleeBlend of Cora and Lee, suggesting "maiden" (Cora) and "meadow" (Lee)Modern coinage29
- ChapmanShopkeeper or merchant, literally "chapman" or "peddler"English29
- CalinaOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- ChampionWinner or victor, from the Old French 'champiun' meaning combatant or warriorEnglish29
- ColbiDerived from an Irish surname, meaning "son of the dark oneIrish29
- CalihanProbably of Irish origin, possibly meaning 'slender' or 'bright-headed'Irish29
- CelestinoHeavenly, of the skyItalian28
- CandelariaCandlemas, referring to the Christian feast of the Purification of the Virgin MarySpanish28
- ColtynVariant spelling of Colton, likely meaning 'coal town' in Old EnglishEnglish28
- CambryOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- CreedenceDerived from the Latin word credentia, meaning 'belief' or 'trust'Modern coinage28
- ChimamandaMy God will not failAfrican28
- CirceUnknown, possibly derived from Greek 'kirke' meaning 'falcon' or 'bird of prey'Greek28
- ChynaOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- CayleighA modern feminine name, likely inspired by the Irish name Kaylee or its variant Caylee, with no single established meaningModern coinage27
- CortlandLand of the court, or from CortlandEnglish27
- CaylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- CitlalliA name from the Nahuatl language meaning 'star'Native American26
- ChiOf uncertain originAfrican26
- CincereSincere, honest, genuineModern coinage26
- CingDerived from the English word 'sing,' but its use as a name may be a modern coinage without a specific traditional meaningModern coinage26
- CalahanOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Callahan derived from Irish Ó Ceallacháin meaning 'descendant of Ceallachán' (a diminutive of Ceallach, 'bright-headed')Irish26
- CandiceOf uncertain originEnglish25
- ChadwickFrom the Old English place name meaning 'dairy farm' or 'settlement of Ceadda'English25
- CalliOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- CharismaDivine giftGreek25
- ChampShort form of championModern coinage25
- ClioRenown, fame, or gloryGreek25
- CaliannaOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- ColsynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage25
- CoiOf uncertain meaningModern coinage25
- ChipOf uncertain originEnglish24
- CaelynOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented name combining sounds from names like Kayla and CaitlinModern coinage24
- CarstenFollower of Christ or anointed one, derived from the name ChristianScandinavian24
- ChasenOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- ColdenOf uncertain originEnglish24
- CorvinOf uncertain originLatin24
- CohanPossibly a variant of Cohen, meaning 'priest' in Hebrew, or an Irish surname meaning 'little hollow'Modern coinage24
- CaoimheGentle, beautiful, preciousIrish24
- CoeOf uncertain originEnglish24
- CopelynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage24
- CaisleyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining sounds from names like Kay and Ashley, or a variant of the surname CasleyModern coinage24
- CaneloCinnamonSpanish24
- CampOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- CailaniOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- ChaunceyPossibly derived from the French nickname 'chancelier', meaning 'chancellor'English23
- CorwinOf debated originEnglish23
- ChancellorOne who keeps records, a secretary, or the chief administrative officer of a court or universityEnglish23
- ChaytonFalcon, a hawk, or, by extension, a strong, swift bird of preyNative American23
- CesiaVariant of Cecilia, derived from the Latin family name Caecilius, meaning 'blind'Latin23
- CaidynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Caden, itself derived from the Irish surname Mac CadáinModern coinage23
- CianiOf debated originModern coinage23
- Cyprianfrom CyprusLatin23
- CatalynaOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- CopelynnOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- ChicagoThe name Chicago derives from a Native American word meaning 'wild onion' or 'skunk,' referring to the garlic plant that grew in the regionModern coinage23
- CecileBlindFrench22
- ChazDiminutive of Charles, meaning "free man"English22
- CorieMaiden, a short form of Cora or Cordelia, or an anglicization of the Irish name Cora, possibly meaning 'spear'English22
- ChristoferBearer of ChristGreek22
- ClementeMerciful, gentleItalian22
- CarmelinaThe name Carmelina is a diminutive of Carmela, which means 'vineyard of God' or 'garden' in reference to Mount CarmelItalian22
- CarriganOf uncertain originEnglish22
- CobiOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- ChisomGod goes with meAfrican22
- CaneDerived from the English word for a sturdy stick or sugarcane, but as a given name it is of uncertain meaningModern coinage22
- CaspenOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- CarlensCombination of Carl and the suffix -ens, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage22
- ClovisFamous warriorFrench21
- Clarisafamous, bright, or clear (from Latin clarus)Spanish21
- ChloeeA phonetic variant of Chloe, derived from Greek meaning 'blooming' or 'green shoot'Modern coinage21
- CordA short form of Cordell or a variant of Corr, possibly meaning 'rope' or 'string' in English, but also used as a given name of uncertain originEnglish21
- ClarisseBright, clear, or famousFrench21
- ConstantinoSteadfast, constant, or faithfulLatin21
- CarlitoA Spanish diminutive of Carlos, meaning 'free man'Spanish21
- Cobeof uncertain originModern coinage21
- CanaOf uncertain originEnglish21
- CashelFrom an Irish place name meaning 'stone ringfort' or 'circular stone fortress'Irish21
- CastorOf debated originGreek21
- ConleeOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- Cataleaof uncertain originModern coinage21
- Calciferof uncertain originModern coinage21
- Casai21
- ChristenFollower of ChristEnglish20
- ChanelleModern variant of Chanel, a surname ultimately derived from Old French 'chanel' meaning 'pipe, canal'Modern coinage20
- CarlyleDescendant of Carl, from the Old English or Scots habitational name for someone from Carlisle in CumbriaScottish20
- CleaOf debated originGreek20
- CalogeroOf uncertain originItalian20
- CamoraOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of CamaraModern coinage20
- Calixtomost beautifulLatin20
- CheikhA title meaning 'chief' or 'elder' in Arabic, also used as a given nameArabic20
- CruzitoLittle crossSpanish20
- CireOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- CaliahOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- CasparTreasurer, or keeper of the treasurePersian20
- CataleiaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage20
- Chrome20
- Chozynn20
- Cyair20
- ChantalStone or rocky placeFrench19
- CassDiminutive of names beginning with Cass-, such as Cassander or Cassidy, or of Cassandra, meaning "shining upon man" in GreekEnglish19
- CeleneOf uncertain originGreek19
- CaymanFrom the Taíno word for crocodile, also a place nameEnglish19
- CephasA rock or stoneHebrew19
- ChristianoChristian, a follower of ChristItalian19
- ConallStrong as a wolfIrish19
- CalahOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- CashiusOf uncertain originLatin19
- CosimaOrder, decency, or adornmentGreek19
- ChizaraGod answers prayersAfrican19
- Creweof uncertain originEnglish19
- ChelseyModern spelling variant of Chelsea, referencing the Chelsea district in LondonModern coinage18
- ChelsieA variant spelling of Chelsea, meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone' and ultimately referring to the Chelsea district of LondonEnglish18
- CorinOf uncertain originEnglish18
- CalleighA modern invented name, likely formed as a variant of Callie or Kaylee, without a specific traditional meaningModern coinage18
- CorbenProbably of English or Irish origin, possibly a variant of Corbin or Corbyn, meaning 'raven' or 'crow'English18
- ChiomaGod is goodAfrican18
- CamrynnPossibly a modern respelling of Cameron, traditionally meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose' in Scottish GaelicScottish18
- ChaiThe name Chai is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'life', and is also a Hindi word for 'tea'Hebrew18
- CurrenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Corran or a modern coinageModern coinage18
- CantonProbably derived from a place name, possibly from a Celtic element meaning 'hill' or 'high place'English18
- CasynOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- CoulsonSon of the dark-haired one or son of Nicholas, depending on the surname rootEnglish18
- CaptainDerived from the title for a leader or commander, but as a given name it is a modern coinage adopted directly from the English wordModern coinage18
- CashtynOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- CahlaniCahlani is a modern invented name of uncertain meaning, likely a creative variation of names like Kalani or LaniModern coinage18
- Chiloh18
- Colstyn18
- ChristaFollower of Christ or anointed oneEnglish17
- CelsoHigh, lofty, or sublime, derived from the Latin adjective 'celsus'Italian17
- CameranOf uncertain originScottish17
- Crispincurly-hairedLatin17
- CailynnThis name is a modern invented name, likely influenced by the popular -lynn suffix, and does not have a traditional meaningModern coinage17
- CamilloOf uncertain originItalian17
- CeriseCherry, from the French word for cherryFrench17
- ChideraGod is good or God has writtenAfrican17
- CamarionOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- CobieOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- CeceShort form of Cecilia or other names beginning with Ce-, used independentlyEnglish17
- CastleFrom the English word for a large fortified building or group of buildingsModern coinage17
- CataliaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- CalayaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- CaleesiProbably a modern invented name, possibly inspired by the title 'Khaleesi' from the 'Game of Thrones' series, meaning 'queen' in the Dothraki languageModern coinage17
- ConcettaConceived (in reference to the Immaculate Conception)Italian16
- CariPossibly a variant of Carrie or a short form of Caroline, meaning 'free man' or 'beloved'English16
- Caileyof uncertain originModern coinage16
- ChaneyOf uncertain originEnglish16
- CamryOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- CosimoDerived from the Greek name Kosmas, meaning 'order' or 'decoration'Italian16
- CamiaOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- CianniOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- CaliseThe name Calise is of uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage16
- CowenSon of Cowan, a Scottish surname derived from a place name or possibly a diminutive of the personal name ComynScottish16
- CataleyahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name influenced by the flower name Cataleya or the sound of names like TaliaModern coinage16
- CypherOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- CashmirOf debated originSlavic16
- Caladin16
- Colesen16
- Coa16
- CristyOf uncertain originEnglish15
- ChantelleLittle stone or rocky placeFrench15
- CorrinaOf uncertain originEnglish15
- Charltonsettlement of the free menEnglish15
- ChelsyOf uncertain originEnglish15
- Coleyof uncertain originEnglish15
- CarisOften interpreted as 'love' or 'grace', from the Greek name Charis, though its independent usage may be a modern coinageGreek15
- CaralineA feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'English15
- CaldwellCold well or cold streamEnglish15
- CastonOf uncertain originEnglish15
- CylisOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- CharviOne of the 27 stars (Nakshatras) in Hindu astrology, also known as the constellation CassiopeiaSanskrit15
- ChiefLeader or head of a group, from the English wordEnglish15
- ChoiceThe word 'choice' refers to an act of selecting or making a decision, but as a given name its meaning is not well establishedModern coinage15
- CredenceOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- CleverA modern coinage taken from the English word meaning mentally sharp or quick-wittedModern coinage15
- CarmiOf uncertain originHebrew15
- CathaleyaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage15
- CorvusOne of uncertain meaning, typically associated with the Latin word for raven or crowLatin15
- Caleo15
- Camilly15
- ChristieDiminutive of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'English14
- ChantelOf debated originFrench14
- CornellOf uncertain originEnglish14
- CarmelitaLittle garden of GodSpanish14
- ChrissyFollower of Christ, or a diminutive form of Christina or ChristineEnglish14
- CrisDiminutive of Christopher or Cristian, ultimately derived from Greek 'Christos' (anointed)English14