Carlyann
A feminine name of English origin, a combination of "Carl" and "Ann".
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Carlyann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Carlyann today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carlyann births was 2018 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carlyann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Carlyann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
2018
8 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,601
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Carlyann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Carlyann from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Carlyann remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Carlyann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Carlyann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Carlyann
Carlyann is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a combination of the names Carly and Ann, with Carly being a diminutive form of the name Carol, derived from the French word "carole," meaning "song of joy." Ann, on the other hand, is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Carlyann dates back to the late 19th century in England. It rose in popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it was embraced by English-speaking families.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Carlyann was Carlyann Bethune (1879-1955), a British philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the working class in London's East End.
Another notable figure from history was Carlyann Meredith (1892-1968), an American author and journalist. She wrote several novels and short stories, many of which explored themes of feminism and social justice during the early 20th century.
In the world of entertainment, Carlyann Browne (1915-2001) was a celebrated Broadway actress and dancer. She starred in numerous musicals and plays throughout her career, including the original production of "Guys and Dolls" in 1950.
In the realm of sports, Carlyann Wilson (1925-2010) was a pioneering figure in women's golf. She won multiple amateur tournaments and helped pave the way for greater recognition and opportunities for female golfers in the mid-20th century.
Lastly, Carlyann Pearce (1939-2021) was a renowned British artist and sculptor. Her works, often featuring abstract and geometric forms, were exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and she was widely respected for her contributions to the art world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Carlyann. While the name's popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, it remains a unique and distinctive choice that combines elements of joy, grace, and English heritage.
People
Carlyann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Carlyann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Carlyann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carlyann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carlyann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Carlyann a common name?
We classify Carlyann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carlyann most popular?
The single biggest year for Carlyann was 2018, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carlyann is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Carlyann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Carlyann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.