Total births
304
Unisex name · since 1943
Carliss
304 babies named Carliss in U.S. Social Security records since 1943, with the highest year being 1952. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 304
- total births
- 1943–1981
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Carliss is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 304 have been recorded since 1943.
Social Security Administration records show Carliss recorded 304 times among girls since 1943, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1943 to 1981.
- 304 total births
- 1943–1981 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
304 girls have been named Carliss since 1943, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1981.
- 304
- total births
- 1943–1981
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Carliss was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
23 babies were named Carliss in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Carliss's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carliss's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1943, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1952 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carliss at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Carliss popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–1981
- Peak year (1952)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Carliss popularity over time - boys
85 total births recorded since 1939 (Carliss as boys' name)
Carliss by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Carliss's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Carliss births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
61 births
- 1950s
1950s
118 births
- 1960s
1960s
93 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 118 births (39% of all-time use).
Carliss by state
Where Carliss concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 12 | 3.9% |
Louisiana share of Carliss's total US births 3.9%
12 of 304 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carliss? ▼
304 babies have been named Carliss since 1943. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1952 with 23 births.
When was Carliss most popular? ▼
Carliss was most popular in the 1950s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Carliss most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carliss are Louisiana (12 births).
Is Carliss a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Carliss is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 304 births, and as a boy's name it has 85 births.
How long has the name Carliss been used? ▼
Records for Carliss go back to 1943, giving 39 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Carliss? ▼
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 Carliss's data
- Carliss's decade-level peak was the 1950s (118 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Carlisss (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Carliss
Nearby Names Like Carliss
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carliss
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Carrie Girl
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Caroline Girl
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Carla Girl
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Compare Carliss side by side: Carliss vs Carol Carliss vs Carolyn Carliss 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, 1943–1981 (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. "Carliss: Baby Name Since 1943 - 304 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carliss. 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 Carliss 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.