How Many People Are Named Carlisle?
An estimated 1,542 people in the United States have the first name Carlisle. It is used for both genders, with 79.9% male. The average bearer is 29 years old, and Carlisle peaked in popularity in 2010 with 62 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Carlisle as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Carlisle paired with any surname.
Estimated Living Americans
1,542
About 1 in 222,279 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Rare
Predicted Gender
Male
79.9% confidence
Average Age
29
years old
Peak Year
2010
62 births
Total Registered
2,284
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Carlisle
Carlisle is a genuinely unisex name, used for both males (79.9%) and females (20.1%). Out of 2,284 total births registered, 1,826 were male and 458 were female.
Carlisle as a male name
Ranked #3,271 in 2024
36 male births in 2024
Peak: 2012 (47 births)
Carlisle as a female name
Ranked #8,521 in 2024
12 female births in 2024
Peak: 2010 (21 births)
Carlisle in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,425 people with the first name Carlisle, which placed it at #9,663 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The estimated living count elsewhere on this page is different: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two figures are not expected to match exactly.
Read this section as a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The SSA charts elsewhere on this page are still the better way to see how the name rose, fell, or shifted across generations.
Gender in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, Carlisle was recorded as predominantly male. Out of 1,425 people with this name in that snapshot, 66.4% were male and 33.6% were female. That is less heavily male than the long-run SSA birth pattern on this page, which sits at 79.9% male.
Census Count
1,425
people with this name
Census Rank
#9,663
among Census first names
Frequency Rate
0.47
per 100,000 people
Recorded Race and Hispanic Origin in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, the first name Carlisle was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (61.85%). The next largest recorded groups were Black (21.09%) and Hispanic (5.99%).
These percentages describe the people who had the first name Carlisle in the 2020 Census. They do not tell you the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
2020 Census demographic breakdown
Each row shows a recorded Census category for people with the first name Carlisle.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.85% | 877 |
| Black | 21.09% | 299 |
| Hispanic | 5.99% | 85 |
| Two or More Races | 5.36% | 76 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 3.81% | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.90% | 27 |
The Census published separate sex and race/origin tables for first names, so their total counts can differ slightly for the same name. That is why the race section focuses on the demographic mix rather than repeating a second headline count.
Carlisle: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Carlisle span from the 1880s to the 2020s, covering 15 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 2010s, when 498 babies were registered. While Carlisle is less common than at its peak in the 2010s, it remains a well-established name with steady registrations.
Carlisle by Decade
How has Carlisle tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
Carlisle by State
Birth registrations for Carlisle span all 8 states and territories in the SSA database. The highest counts are in South Carolina, Texas, New York. The lowest are in Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania. On average, about 27 Carlisles were registered per state.
Carlisle + Last Name Combinations
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Carlisle: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carlisle?
We estimate approximately 1,542 people named Carlisle are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 222,279 Americans share this first name.
Is Carlisle a common name?
Carlisle is classified as "Rare" and is more popular than 92.6% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 2,284 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Carlisle most popular?
Carlisle reached peak popularity in 2010, when 62 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Carlisle is approximately 29 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
How common was Carlisle in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census recorded 1,425 people with the first name Carlisle. That placed it at #9,663 in the published Census first-name tables, or 0.47 people per 100,000.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census number is a count of people with the name in 2020. The living estimate is a current model based on SSA birth records and survival rates, so it aims to estimate how many people with the name are alive now.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Carlisle was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Carlisle?
In the 2020 Census snapshot, Carlisle was recorded as predominantly male. The published split was 66.4% male and 33.6% female.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Carlisle?
In the 2020 Census, the first name Carlisle was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (61.85%). The next largest recorded groups were Black (21.09%) and Hispanic (5.99%). These percentages describe the people who had the name in the 2020 Census, not the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census published separate first-name tables for sex and for race and Hispanic origin. Those totals can differ slightly for the same name, so the page uses them as two related snapshots rather than treating them as perfectly interchangeable counts.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name tables only include names that met the Bureau's publication rules. That means some names on this site will have SSA history but no published Census demographic snapshot.
Is Carlisle a male name?
Carlisle is predominantly male. 79.9% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Carlisle have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Carlisle peaked in 2010, and the average living bearer is about 29 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Carlisle Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Carlisle Smith, Carlisle Johnson, Carlisle Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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