Total births
608
Girls' name · since 1910
Carlean
Since 1910, U.S. Social Security records show 608 babies named Carlean, peaking in 1952. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 608
- total births
- 1910–1976
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Carlean is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 608 have been recorded since 1910.
Carlean has 608 recorded births among girls since 1910, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 1976.
- 608 total births
- 1910–1976 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
608 girls have been named Carlean since 1910, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1976.
- 608
- total births
- 1910–1976
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Carlean was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
21 babies were named Carlean in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Carlean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Carlean splits its recorded history at 1943: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1952 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Carlean at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Carlean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–1976
- Peak year (1952)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Carlean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Carlean's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Carlean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
49 births
- 1920s
1920s
95 births
- 1930s
1930s
122 births
- 1940s
1940s
121 births
- 1950s
1950s
122 births
- 1960s
1960s
78 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 122 births (20% of all-time use).
How Carlean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Carlean's total volume
Carlean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Carlean by state
Where Carlean concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 21 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 11 | 1.8% |
Mississippi share of Carlean's total US births 3.5%
Even split
21 of 608 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlean? ▼
608 babies have been named Carlean since 1910. It was last recorded in 1976. The peak year was 1952 with 21 births.
When was Carlean most popular? ▼
Carlean was most popular in the 1930s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Carlean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carlean are Mississippi (21 births), Alabama (11 births).
How long has the name Carlean been used? ▼
Records for Carlean go back to 1910, giving 67 years of history through 1976.
What names are similar to Carlean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Carlean's data
- Carlean's decade-level peak was the 1930s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Carleans (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Carlean
Nearby Names Like Carlean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carlean
Carol Girl
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Carrie Girl
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Caroline Girl
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Carla Girl
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Compare Carlean side by side: Carlean vs Carol Carlean vs Carolyn Carlean vs Carrie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1910–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carlean: Baby Name Since 1910 - 608 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carlean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carlean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.