unisex name
Carliss
KAR-liss (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 389
Carliss is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 78% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1996 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1952, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Carliss Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 142 |
| 1960s | 113 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Carliss?
In 1996, Carliss was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Carliss
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Carliss Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Carliss over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Carliss
- English KAR-liss
Sibling Names for Carliss
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Carliss — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Carliss
How popular is the name Carliss?
In 1996, Carliss was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Carliss a girl's or a boy's name?
Carliss is used for both girls and boys. About 78% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Carliss?
Carliss has 2 syllables.
When was Carliss most popular?
Carliss peaked in 1952, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.