How Many People Are Named Carlean?

Complete statistics for the name Carlean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Carlean
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Carlean is a very rare female name, with only 294 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,123,691 Americans. The vast majority, 93%, are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1952.

~294
Living in US
1 in 1,123,691
Americans
1952
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Classic
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, it's believed they're here to serve humanity.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

845
Worldwide Bearers
#280,595
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
662
🇧🇷 Brazil
139
🇬🇧 England
18
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇻🇮 United States Virgin Islands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
294 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
40
Would be 30–60 (7%)
568
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 608 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1952

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
61
Modern Appeal
39
International
81

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Carlean Through the Generations

Carlean has been a stable presence through the generations, peaking in 1952 with 21 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 568 out of 294 living bearers being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Carlean is a name deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 21
Alabama 11

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carlean's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Carlean

How Many People Have the Name Carlean?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 294 people in the United States currently share the name Carlean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,123,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carlean a Common or Rare Name?

Carlean is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Carlean Mean?

Carlean means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carlean in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Carlean Most Popular?

The name Carlean reached peak popularity in 1952, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Carlean?

Approximately 294 people named Carlean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 608. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,123,691 Americans.

Is Carlean a rare name?

Carlean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,123,691 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carlean mean?

Carlean means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Carlean more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Carlean are male and 100% are female.

When was Carlean most popular?

Carlean peaked in 1952 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US294
All-Time Births608
1 in X1 in 1,123,691
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1952
World Rank#280,595
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.