How Many People Are Named Carlee?

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

Carlee
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Carlee is a very rare female name, with only 12,456 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 26,493 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 464 births, but its modern vibe remains strong as nearly 70% of those named Carlee are under 30.

~302
Living in US
1 in 1,097,514
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Innovative
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,479
Worldwide Bearers
#118,781
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
12,456
🇶🇦 Qatar
5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇨🇳 China
2
🇵🇪 Peru
1
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
91 (1%)
♀ Female
12,365 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
9,247
Would be under 30 (70%)
3,106
Would be 30–60 (24%)
831
Would be over 60 (6%)

All 13,184 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

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

📜 Carlee Through the Generations

Carlee, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, has seen its peak in 2009 with 464 births. Since then, it's shown a declining trend, yet it still holds a place among the newer generation names. With an average age of 27, Carlee is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 9,247 under 30, 3,106 aged between 30 and 60, and 831 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a genuinely modern name, favored by parents looking for something unique and contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 915
California 773
Ohio 637
Florida 548
Pennsylvania 522
Georgia 445
Tennessee 428
Michigan 425
North Carolina 364
Illinois 358

⭐ Famous People Named Carlee

Carlee is the feminine form of Carl or Charles and is derived from the Old English word "ceorl", meaning "free man".…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carlee's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Carlee

How Many People Have the Name Carlee?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 302 people in the United States currently share the name Carlee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,097,514 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carlee a Common or Rare Name?

Carlee 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 Carlee Mean?

Carlee means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carlee in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Carlee Most Popular?

The name Carlee reached peak popularity in 2009, with 464 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Carlee?

Approximately 302 people named Carlee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 302. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,097,514 Americans.

Is Carlee a rare name?

Carlee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,097,514 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carlee mean?

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

Is Carlee more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Carlee are male and 99% are female.

When was Carlee most popular?

Carlee peaked in 2009 with 464 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US302
All-Time Births302
1 in X1 in 1,097,514
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2009
World Rank#118,781
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.