Carlisle
How to say it: KAR-lyle · /ˈkɑrlaɪl/
From English place-name meaning 'fort of Lugus' - transferred surname used for all genders.
Carlisle was the 2,528th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 45 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are down about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,687 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,528 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 45 |
| Share of births | 1 in 73,674 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | −7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,687 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Carlisle peaked in the 1890s, nearly vanished by the 1960s, and has come back.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Carlisle is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Carlisle
- Carlisle Floyd (1926–2021)American composer
- Carlisle Trost (1930–2020)United States admiral
- Carlisle Towery (1920–2012)American basketball player
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