unisex name
Carnie
KAR-nee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 112
Carnie is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 20% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1978 it was given to 6 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 1920, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Carnie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 11 |
How Popular Is Carnie?
In 1978, Carnie was given to 6 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 Carnie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Carnie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Carnie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Carnie
- English KAR-nee
Sibling Names for Carnie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Carnie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Carnie
How popular is the name Carnie?
In 1978, Carnie was given to 6 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 Carnie a girl's or a boy's name?
Carnie is used for both girls and boys. About 20% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Carnie?
Carnie has 2 syllables.
When was Carnie most popular?
Carnie peaked in 1920, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.