Unisex · #10,411 in 2026

Carliss

Current Rank
#10,411
Peak Rank
#2,126 (1952)
Total Babies
304
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,126 (304 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,770 (85 total)
👧As Girl Name
1943
First Year
1981
Last Year
1952
Peak Year
#2126
Peak Rank
304
Total Count
32
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1939
First Year
1996
Last Year
1950
Peak Year
#2770
Peak Rank
85
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Carliss

As a girl name

Carliss first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1943, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 23 Carlisss were born — ranking #2,126 that year. As of 2026, Carliss ranks #10,411 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 304 Carlisss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Carliss first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1939, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 8 Carlisss were born — ranking #2,770 that year. As of 2026, Carliss ranks #9,014 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 85 Carlisss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Carliss

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carliss is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carliss

What does the name Carliss mean?
Carliss is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Carliss in 2026?
In 2026, Carliss ranks #10,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Carliss most popular?
Carliss reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #2,126 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Carliss most popular?
Carliss has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Carliss.
Is Carliss a unisex name?
Yes — Carliss is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 78% of Carlisss assigned female and 22% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Carliss?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carliss include Lauraine, Luba, Jenevieve. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carliss

Carliss is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 304 births in the dataset. Carliss's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #2,126. Use the chart and map above to compare Carliss's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.