Boy · #3,995 in 2026

Carthell

Name: Popularity of the name Carthell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Carthell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,995

Peak Rank

#3,708 (1926)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

1957

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#3708

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Carthell

Carthell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 6 Carthells were born — ranking #3,708 that year. As of 2026, Carthell ranks #3,995 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Carthells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Carthell

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

Carmel
Carful
Kartel
Carle
Karle
Karmel
Karmal
Coral
Cartel
Choral
Curle
Carel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carthell

What does the name Carthell mean?

Carthell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Carthell in 2026?

In 2026, Carthell ranks #3,995 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Carthell most popular?

Carthell reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #3,708 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Carthell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Carthell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Carthell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carthell include Erlon, Corlis, Burell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carthell

Carthell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Carthell's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #3,708. Use the chart and map above to compare Carthell'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.