Total births
33
Girls' name · since 1956
Carlett
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 33 babies named Carlett, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 1956–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
33 girls have been named Carlett since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Carlett has been recorded 33 times among girls since 1956, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 1984.
- 33 total births
- 1956–1984 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
33 girls have been named Carlett since 1956, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1984.
- 33
- total births
- 1956–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Carlett was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
6 babies were named Carlett in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Carlett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carlett's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carlett at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Carlett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–1984
- Peak year (1962)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Carlett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Carlett's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Carlett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 17 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlett? ▼
Carlett has been given to 33 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 6 babies were born in 1962, its single highest year.
When was Carlett most popular? ▼
Carlett was most popular in the 1960s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
How long has the name Carlett been used? ▼
Records for Carlett go back to 1956, giving 29 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Carlett? ▼
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 Carlett's data
- Carlett's decade-level peak was the 1960s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Carlett
Nearby Names Like Carlett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carlett
Carol Girl
#2639 816,928 births
Carolyn Girl
#1160 556,777 births
Carrie Girl
#3013 266,350 births
Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
#1009 150,390 births
Compare Carlett side by side: Carlett vs Carol Carlett vs Carolyn Carlett vs Carrie
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, 1956–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carlett: Baby Name Since 1956 - 33 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carlett. 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 Carlett 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.