Total births
74
Boys' name · since 1952
Carlester
74 babies named Carlester in U.S. Social Security records since 1952, with the highest year being 1954. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 74
- total births
- 1952–1981
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Carlester sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 74 recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Carlester recorded 74 times among boys since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1981.
- 74 total births
- 1952–1981 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
74 boys have been named Carlester since 1952, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1981.
- 74
- total births
- 1952–1981
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Carlester was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
11 babies were named Carlester in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Carlester's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Carlester splits its recorded history at 1960: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1954 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Carlester at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Carlester popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1981
- Peak year (1954)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Carlester by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Carlester's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Carlester births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
45 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 45 births (61% of all-time use).
Carlester by state
Where Carlester concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 10 | 13.5% |
Maryland share of Carlester's total US births 13.5%
10 of 74 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlester? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 74 babies named Carlester. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1954, with 11 births.
When was Carlester most popular? ▼
Carlester was most popular in the 1950s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Carlester most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carlester are Maryland (10 births).
How long has the name Carlester been used? ▼
Carlester has been recorded in Social Security data since 1952, spanning 30 years of data through 1981.
What names are similar to Carlester? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carl, Carlos, Carter, Carson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Carlester's data
- Carlester's decade-level peak was the 1950s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Carlesters (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Carlester
Nearby Names Like Carlester
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carlester
Carl Boy
#1031 504,827 births
Carlos Boy
#135 307,036 births
Carter Boy
#46 206,833 births
Carson Boy
#124 132,774 births
Carlton Boy
#2791 48,890 births
Compare Carlester side by side: Carlester vs Carl Carlester vs Carlos Carlester vs Carter
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1952–1981 (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. "Carlester: Baby Name Since 1952 - 74 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carlester. 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 Carlester 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.