Carlis

Carlis - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Carlis at a glance

Carlis is ranked #1589 among boy baby names in 1956, with 5 births in 1956. It peaked in 1936 at #1354 and first appeared on the charts in 1922.

Rank in 1956
#1589
Births in 1956
5
Peak year
1936 (#1354)
First appeared
1922
Popularity
1 in 407,421 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Carlis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1922 on position #1520. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Carlis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Carlis? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Carlis. The baby boy name Carlis was given to 5 baby boys in 1956, ranking #1589 on the national boy baby name top chart.

Must Try: Find A Perfect Name Based On Your Last Name...

With that position 1 in 407,421 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Carlis peaked in popularity 90 years ago in 1936 on position 1354.



Famous with this name

Marla Carlis
Carlis Davis
Steve Carlis


How would you rate Carlis, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Carlis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Carlis is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #590 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #590.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Carlis is where you live.


Comment and discuss




Carlis origin and meaning

Carlis is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Carlis, pop culture references for the name Carlis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Carlis

We've found the following names that sound similar to Carlis, sorted by popularity.

Charles / Carlos / Charleston / Carlisle / Carles / Carlosdaniel / Corliss / Carols / Carlosmanuel / Charls /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19561589
19531590
19401358
19361354
19341540
19271474
19251747
19221520

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
North Carolina590

Even more about Carlis


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Carlis a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Carlis?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

Recommended articles


New data stories


#
On chart
1936
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Carlis
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 407,421
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1922
1956 births +5

About Us

What's BabyNameScience.com? America's Baby Name Authority — publishing baby name data since 2014. We have gathered trends and insights for every baby name in America: 33,709 names from 330,785,903 births recorded between 1910 and 2025, plus 21,247 names rated by 161,918 recent votes. From Mary (#1 in 1910) to Olivia (#1 in 2025), we help you find the perfect name for your baby.

Try our free Smart Name Finder

Rather than random suggestions or alphabetically sorted lists we'll give you smart suggestions based on your input and preferences. Give it a try!

  Try Now