Carli
Carli is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person or strong woman.
Origin and history
Carli is a feminine given name derived as a diminutive or variant of Carla, Carl, or Carlotta, ultimately tracing back to Germanic roots meaning free person. It gained steady popularity in the late 20th century in the United States, often chosen as a modern alternative to Carly or Carla.
Popularity in the United States
8,967 babies in the United States have been named Carli since 1880. It ranks #1760 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1682.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.5 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- IL (6 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 351 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,252 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,034 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,506 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,399 |
| 2020-2029 | 419 |
Famous people named Carli
- Carli Lloyd: Soccer Player, Athlete
- Carli Bybel: Influencer, Makeup Artist
Fun facts
- Carli emerged as a popular modern spelling variation of Carly, which itself stems from Carla and Caroline.
- In Italy, Carli is a common patronymic surname derived from the given name Carlo.