Carlie
Carlie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person.
Origin and history
Carlie is a modern feminine name derived from the Germanic element meaning 'free man'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a casual, friendly alternative to Carla or Carly. It remains a moderately common choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
15,019 babies in the United States have been named Carlie since 1880. It ranks #1275 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1574.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- OH (6 %)
- FL (5 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 59 |
| 1900-1910 | 50 |
| 1910-1920 | 137 |
| 1920-1930 | 136 |
| 1930-1940 | 138 |
| 1940-1950 | 141 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 77 |
| 1970-1980 | 399 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,388 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,254 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,973 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,614 |
| 2020-2029 | 528 |
Famous people named Carlie
- Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn: Politician
Fun facts
- Carlie originated as an informal pet form of Carla or Charlotte before establishing itself as an independent given name.
- While Carly is the most traditional spelling of the name, Carlie offers a distinct -lie suffix common in late 20th-century naming trends.