Total births
792
Girls' name · since 1918
Carylon
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 792 babies named Carylon, peaking in 1943. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 792
- total births
- 1918–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
792 girls have been named Carylon since 1918, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Carylon has been recorded 792 times among girls since 1918, 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 1918 to 1976.
- 792 total births
- 1918–1976 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
792 girls have been named Carylon since 1918, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1976.
- 792
- total births
- 1918–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Carylon was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
46 babies were named Carylon in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Carylon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carylon's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1943 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carylon at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Carylon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1976
- Peak year (1943)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Carylon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Carylon's strongest decade.
338 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Carylon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 78
1930s
78 births
- 1940s
1940s
338 births
- 1950s
1950s
202 births
- 1960s 131
1960s
131 births
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 338 births (43% of all-time use).
How Carylon 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 Carylon's total volume
Carylon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Carylon by state
Where Carylon concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Carylon's total US births 3.8%
Even split
30 of 792 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carylon? ▼
792 babies have been named Carylon since 1918. It was last recorded in 1976. The peak year was 1943 with 46 births.
When was Carylon most popular? ▼
Carylon was most popular in the 1940s decade with 338 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Carylon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carylon are Texas (30 births), Arkansas (12 births), Tennessee (11 births).
How long has the name Carylon been used? ▼
Records for Carylon go back to 1918, giving 59 years of history through 1976.
What names are similar to Carylon? ▼
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 Carylon's data
- Carylon's decade-level peak was the 1940s (338 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Carylons (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Carylon
Nearby Names Like Carylon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carylon
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 Carylon side by side: Carylon vs Carol Carylon vs Carolyn Carylon vs Carrie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1918–1976 (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. "Carylon: Baby Name Since 1918 - 792 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carylon. 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 Carylon 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.