What origin is the name Carlisle?

Carlisle comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Carlisle a popular name?

Carlisle is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Carlisle?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Carlisle — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Carlisle

Q: Is Carlisle a rare name?

Yes. Carlisle does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Carlisle

Carlisle

Boy

english

3 syllables

Carlisle is an english boy's name meaning "Of English origin, this name means 'from the walled city.' It refers to the historic city in Cumbria near the Scottish border.".

The meaning of Carlisle is "Of English origin, this name means 'from the walled city.' It refers to the historic city in Cumbria near the Scottish border." — a boy name of english origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of English origin, this name means 'from the walled city.' It refers to the historic city in Cumbria near the Scottish border.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Carlisle

Very rare in US records

What does Carlisle mean?

Carlisle is a boy name of english origin meaning "Of English origin, this name means 'from the walled city.' It refers to the historic city in Cumbria near the Scottish border.".