Carlyle
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #4888 in 2025 with 20 babies born.
History: Carlyle is a name with Germanic roots, related to the element 'carl' meaning free man.
Similar names: charlye, carlei, caylei, carlisle, carolyne, carlen, carlena, carliyah
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Carlyle? About 1 in 166,425 babies born in 2025 were named Carlyle, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Carlyle
What does the name Carlyle mean?
Carlyle means “Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Carlyle?
Carlyle has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined”.
How popular is Carlyle?
Carlyle ranked #4857 in 2025 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Carlyle most popular?
Carlyle peaked in 1918 with 115 babies registered that year.
Is Carlyle a boy or girl name?
Carlyle is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Carlyles in registered births are male.
Is the name Carlyle rising or falling in popularity?
Carlyle has fallen 554 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4303 in 2020 to #4857 in 2025.
How long has Carlyle been recorded?
Carlyle appears in birth records across 126 years — from 1892 through 2025.