How old is someone named Carli?
The average Carli is 26 years old.
Half of all living Carlis are between 18 and 34.
When was Carli popular?
Carli had one big moment, peaking in 1996. 50% of the babies ever named Carli arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 351 | 330 |
| 1980s | 1,252 | 1,200 |
| 1990s | 3,039 | 3,000 |
| 2000s | 2,506 | 2,500 |
| 2010s | 1,399 | 1,400 |
| 2020s | 419 | 420 |
How many Carlis are still alive?
About 8,800 Carlis are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 9,000 babies named Carli since 1957.
Nearly every Carli ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Carli?
About half of living Carlis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 36%
- Gen Z 45%
- Gen Alpha 15%
Is Carli an old name?
Not really. Carli is younger than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Carli a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Carlis are women.
Names the same age as Carli
NAME TWIN
Carli's name twin is Jacob. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jacob's age curve is the closest match to Carli's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Carly (28) · Carley (27) · Carlie (27) · Karlie (22) · Karli (26) · Karly (26)
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Questions about the name Carli
How old is the average Carli?
The average Carli in the US is 26 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Carli?
About 8,800 Carlis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,000 babies given the name since 1957.
When was the name Carli most popular?
In 1996, when about 370 baby girls were named Carli.
Is Carli a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 45% of living Carlis, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this