Carleigh
Carleigh is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Carleigh is a contemporary English respelling of Carly, which derives as a feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside trends favoring the -leigh suffix. In the United States, it remains a moderately used modern name.
Popularity in the United States
6,114 babies in the United States have been named Carleigh since 1880. It ranks #2185 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1570.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- VA (8 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
- NC (7.4 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 221 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,047 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,099 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,192 |
| 2020-2029 | 533 |
Nicknames
Car, Lee, Carly
Fun facts
- Carleigh uses the trendy '-leigh' suffix to give the classic sound of Carly a distinct visual style.
- Through its connection to Carly and Charles, the name ultimately traces back to the Common Germanic word 'karal'.