Carlie
Carlie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Carlie is a diminutive form of Carl or Charles, ultimately deriving from Germanic roots meaning 'free man'. While far more common for females in modern times, it historically appeared as a masculine given name in the United States. Its usage for boys in the U.S. has faded, making it rare for males today.
Popularity in the United States
1,292 babies in the United States have been named Carlie since 1880. It ranks #3412 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (72.7 %)
- KY (21.5 %)
- SC (3.9 %)
- AK (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 8 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 44 |
| 1910-1920 | 160 |
| 1920-1930 | 253 |
| 1930-1940 | 224 |
| 1940-1950 | 201 |
| 1950-1960 | 153 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 27 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- It originated as an informal diminutive of Carl or Charles before being registered as an independent given name.
- Although historically given to boys in the U.S., it transitioned predominantly to a female name in the mid-to-late 20th century.