Carleigh
A rare spelling variant of Carly.
Every Carleigh since 1975 — 6,114 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carleigh
Carleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,588 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 6,114 American babies have been named Carleigh. Its peak came in 2010, when 280 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2,588 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,614 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,423 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,933 |
| 2021 | 110 | #1,831 |
| 2020 | 112 | #1,770 |
| 2019 | 134 | #1,587 |
| 2018 | 161 | #1,393 |
| 2017 | 178 | #1,311 |
| 2016 | 203 | #1,214 |
| 2015 | 237 | #1,092 |
| 2014 | 237 | #1,079 |
| 2013 | 230 | #1,074 |
| 2012 | 265 | #961 |
| 2011 | 267 | #958 |
| 2010 | 280 | #925 |
| 2009 | 259 | #1,016 |
| 2008 | 265 | #998 |
| 2007 | 243 | #1,081 |
| 2006 | 238 | #1,068 |
| 2005 | 191 | #1,200 |
| 2004 | 203 | #1,123 |
| 2003 | 192 | #1,136 |
| 2002 | 165 | #1,218 |
| 2001 | 155 | #1,267 |
| 2000 | 188 | #1,094 |
| 1995 | 112 | #1,440 |
| 1990 | 59 | #2,179 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,656 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,865 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,245 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carleigh mean?
A rare spelling variant of Carly.
How popular is the name Carleigh in 2025?
Carleigh ranked #2,588 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carleigh?
6,114 babies have been named Carleigh in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carleigh most popular?
Carleigh peaked in 2010, when 280 newborns received the name.
Is Carleigh a boy or girl name?
Carleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carleigh rising or falling?
Carleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.