Carlee
Carlee is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person or modern feminine form of Charles.
Origin and history
Carlee is a modern English feminine name derived as a phonetic variant of Carly or Carlie, ultimately tracing back to the Germanic name Charles. It means free person or woman. In the United States, it gained steady use during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a friendly, contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
12,982 babies in the United States have been named Carlee since 1880. It ranks #1406 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1319.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.2 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 88 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 107 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 914 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,003 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,214 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,172 |
| 2020-2029 | 821 |
Famous people named Carlee
- Carlee Russell: Public Figure
Nicknames
Car, Lee
Fun facts
- Carlee evolved as an alternate spelling of Carly, which spiked in popularity during the late 20th century.
- Despite its modern spelling, its roots connect to the classic Germanic element keraz, meaning free man or person.