Carlisle
Carlisle is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the stronghold at Luguvalium.
Origin and history
Carlisle is a habitational name of English origin, derived from the city of Carlisle in Cumbria, England. Historically used primarily as a surname, it gained usage as a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,862 babies in the United States have been named Carlisle since 1880. It ranks #2973 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1701.
States where it is most popular
- SC (73.6 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- CA (2.4 %)
- NC (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 188 |
| 1920-1930 | 231 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 155 |
| 1950-1960 | 108 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 76 |
| 2000-2010 | 54 |
| 2010-2019 | 365 |
| 2020-2029 | 226 |
Famous people named Carlisle
- Carlisle Floyd: Composer, Musician
Fun facts
- The city name Carlisle comes from the Brythonic element 'Caer' meaning fort, joined with the Romanized personal name Luguvalios.
- The name saw increased awareness in the late 2000s due to the character Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight series.