Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Free person living in a wooded area
Pronunciation: KAHR-lail, /ˈkɑr.laɪl/, K AA R L AY L
Popularity Rank: #74,264
Derived from the Old English words 'ceorl' meaning 'freeman' and 'lēah' meaning 'wood, clearing'. It signifies a free person living in a wooded area.
The name Carlyle is of English origin and means Free person living in a wooded area, From the Protected Tower, From the Walled City. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Carlyle is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Canada, and 22 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAHR-lail
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɑr.laɪl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AA R L AY L
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Carlyle is recorded 353 times globally, ranking it as the 74,264th most common name worldwide.
Carlyle is most prevalent in United States of America, with 181 occurrences, making it the 10,921th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Carlyle is found among 1 in every 9995 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #10,921 | 1 : 9,995 |
| South Africa | #15,526 | 1 : 37,220 |
| Canada | #9,429 | 1 : 11,548 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Carlyle from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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