Total births
513
Girls' name · since 1930
Carlyon
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 513 babies named Carlyon, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 513
- total births
- 1930–1973
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
513 girls have been named Carlyon since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Carlyon has been recorded 513 times among girls since 1930, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 1973.
- 513 total births
- 1930–1973 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
513 girls have been named Carlyon since 1930, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1973.
- 513
- total births
- 1930–1973
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Carlyon was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
26 babies were named Carlyon in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Carlyon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Carlyon's full recorded timeline at 1953, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1930, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1946 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Carlyon at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Carlyon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–1973
- Peak year (1946)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Carlyon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Carlyon's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Carlyon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 27
1930s
27 births
- 1940s
1940s
196 births
- 1950s
1950s
156 births
- 1960s
1960s
111 births
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 196 births (38% of all-time use).
How Carlyon 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 Carlyon's total volume
Carlyon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Carlyon by state
Where Carlyon concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 1.2% |
Mississippi share of Carlyon's total US births 2.1%
Even split
11 of 513 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlyon? ▼
Since 1930, Social Security records show 513 babies named Carlyon. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1946, with 26 births.
When was Carlyon most popular? ▼
Carlyon was most popular in the 1940s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Carlyon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carlyon are Mississippi (11 births), Kentucky (6 births), Oklahoma (6 births).
How long has the name Carlyon been used? ▼
Records for Carlyon go back to 1930, giving 44 years of history through 1973.
What names are similar to Carlyon? ▼
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 Carlyon's data
- Carlyon's decade-level peak was the 1940s (196 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Carlyons (11 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 Carlyon
Nearby Names Like Carlyon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carlyon
Carol Girl
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Carolyn Girl
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Carrie Girl
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Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
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Compare Carlyon side by side: Carlyon vs Carol Carlyon vs Carolyn Carlyon vs Carrie
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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, 1930–1973 (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. "Carlyon: Baby Name Since 1930 - 513 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carlyon. 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 Carlyon 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.