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Carlyle
Carlyle is a name of Scottish origin, traditionally used as a surname and more recently adopted as a first name. It conveys a sense of depth and character, often associated with creativity and intellectual pursuits.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,071 |
| Gender | Male (22% / 78%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1996 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 34%NC — 19%VA — 18%IL — 16%PA — 13%
Notable People
Thomas Carlyle (Philosopher, historian, and essayist) · Carlyle Blackwell (Silent film actor) · Carlyle W. McKinley (American politician) · Carlyle S. H. S. (Canadian politician) · Carlyle B. Haynes (American author and educator)
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