Carlis
Carlis is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Carlis is a rare masculine name of Germanic origin, deriving as a variant or elaboration of Carl or Charles. Historically used in small numbers in the United States, it offers a vintage alternative to more common traditional names. Today it is exceptionally rare in American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,221 babies in the United States have been named Carlis since 1880. It ranks #3477 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (63 %)
- AL (26.1 %)
- NC (10.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 186 |
| 1930-1940 | 183 |
| 1940-1950 | 195 |
| 1950-1960 | 187 |
| 1960-1970 | 145 |
| 1970-1980 | 94 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Carl
Fun facts
- Carlis stems from the same Proto-Germanic root as Charles, Carl, and Carlos.
- The name saw modest, sporadic usage in the United States throughout the mid-20th century before becoming rare.