Carlisle
2 countries#3240 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Carlisle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,329 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #3240 · peaked in 2010 with 62 births
Most common in: South Carolina, Texas, New York, North Carolina, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
39 births recorded 2010–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2010 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
39 births recorded 2010–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Carlisle’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #9585 | — |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓1336 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↑3223 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↑896 |
| 2010 | #2874 | ↑3928 |
| 2011 | #4221 | ↓1347 |
| 2012 | #2594 | ↑1627 |
| 2013 | #3582 | ↓988 |
| 2014 | #3154 | ↑428 |
| 2015 | #3231 | ↓77 |
| 2016 | #2993 | ↑238 |
| 2017 | #2951 | ↑42 |
| 2018 | #2848 | ↑103 |
| 2019 | #3347 | ↓499 |
| 2020 | #2925 | ↑422 |
| 2021 | #2918 | ↑7 |
| 2022 | #3151 | ↓233 |
| 2023 | #3416 | ↓265 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↑144 |
| 2025 | #3240 | ↑32 |
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle
Is Carlisle a popular name?
Yes — Carlisle currently ranks #3240 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Carlisle more common for boys or girls?
Carlisle is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Carlisle most popular?
Carlisle peaked in 2010 in United States, with 62 recorded births that year.
Is Carlisle rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Carlisle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #704 in 1888 to #3240 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Carlisle?
At least 2,368 babies have been recorded with the name Carlisle across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Carlisle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Carlisle appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Carlisle?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Carlisle include Boruch, Bradyn, Dany, Darsh.
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