Find out how popular the first name Carliss has been for the last 18 years (from 1979 to 1996) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Carliss by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Carliss is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 80% of people named Carliss being female.

For the most recent data in 1996, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Carliss.

It's also interesting to see that despite Carliss being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 1996 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Carliss.

The history of the first name Carliss

The name Carliss is a variant of the more common name Carlisle, which has its origins in the Old English language. The name is derived from the combination of the elements "cær" meaning "castle" and "leah" meaning "meadow." This suggests that the name was initially used to describe a person or location associated with a castle situated in a meadow or grassy area.

During the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, the name was likely used as a topographical designation for settlements or estates with this distinctive geographical feature. The earliest recorded instance of the name Carlisle can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as the name of a town in Cumbria, England.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Carliss or its variants. One such figure was Carlisle Floyd (1926-2021), an American opera composer known for his works such as "Susannah" and "Of Mice and Men." Another was Carlisle Cullen, a fictional character from the "Twilight" book and movie series, portrayed as a compassionate vampire and father figure to the Cullen family.

In the realm of sports, Carliss Jeter (born 1986) is a former American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams like the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun. Carliss Monture (born 1969) is a Native American musician and activist from the Mohawk Nation, known for her work in preserving and promoting Indigenous culture and music.

Additionally, Carliss Baldwin (1790-1859) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania in the 1830s and 1840s. While not as widely known, these individuals represent the diverse backgrounds and fields in which the name Carliss has been present throughout history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Carliss was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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