How Many People Are Named Karlye?
Complete statistics for the name Karlye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karlye is a very rare female name, with only 378 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 872,967 Americans. The majority, 58%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 384 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karlye Through the Generations
Karlye has seen steady usage since its peak in 1992 when 25 babies were named Karlye. Today, most people named Karlye are around 28 years old, with 223 under 30 and 161 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that Karlye is a name embraced by younger generations, maintaining its relevance and popularity among new parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karlye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Karlye
How Many People Have the Name Karlye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 378 people in the United States currently share the name Karlye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 872,967 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karlye a Common or Rare Name?
Karlye 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 Karlye Mean?
Karlye means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karlye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Karlye Most Popular?
The name Karlye reached peak popularity in 1992, with 25 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 Karlye?
Approximately 378 people named Karlye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 384. That works out to roughly 1 in 872,967 Americans.
Is Karlye a rare name?
Karlye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 872,967 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karlye mean?
Karlye means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Karlye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karlye are male and 100% are female.
When was Karlye most popular?
Karlye peaked in 1992 with 25 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.