Carnie is an uncommon given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Carinus. It was popular during ancient Roman times and has since appeared sporadically throughout history. Pronounced /'kɑːrni/, it offers a unique sound compared to more common names.
The name Carnie experienced fluctuations over the decades with peaks in 1919 and 1978, each having 6 births, and a notable gap between 1929 and 1973 with only 5 births in total during those years.