Total births
1,221
Unisex name · since 1912
Carlis
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,221 babies named Carlis, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,221
- total births
- 1912–2012
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
Carlis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,221 recorded since 1912.
Carlis has 1,221 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2012.
- 1,221 total births
- 1912–2012 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,221 boys have been named Carlis since 1912, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2012.
- 1,221
- total births
- 1912–2012
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Carlis was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
28 babies were named Carlis in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Carlis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carlis's SSA record in two at 1955 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1946 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carlis at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Carlis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2012
- Peak year (1946)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Carlis popularity over time - girls
178 total births recorded since 1930 (Carlis as girls' name)
Carlis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Carlis's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Carlis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
81 births
- 1920s
1920s
186 births
- 1930s
1930s
183 births
- 1940s
1940s
195 births
- 1950s
1950s
187 births
- 1960s
1960s
145 births
- 1970s
1970s
94 births
- 1980s
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 195 births (16% of all-time use).
How Carlis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Carlis's total volume
Carlis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Carlis by state
Where Carlis concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 29 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
Kentucky share of Carlis's total US births 2.4%
Even split
29 of 1,221 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlis? ▼
1,221 babies have been named Carlis since 1912. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1946 with 28 births.
When was Carlis most popular? ▼
Carlis was most popular in the 1940s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Carlis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carlis are Kentucky (29 births), Alabama (12 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Carlis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Carlis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,221 births, and as a girl's name it has 178 births.
How long has the name Carlis been used? ▼
Carlis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 101 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Carlis? ▼
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 Carlis's data
- Carlis's decade-level peak was the 1940s (195 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Carliss (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Carlis
Nearby Names Like Carlis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carlis
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Carter Boy
#46 206,833 births
Carson Boy
#124 132,774 births
Carlton Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1912–2012 (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. "Carlis: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,221 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carlis. 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 Carlis 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 June 2026.