Charlee
Charlee is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person.
Origin and history
Charlee is a feminine spelling variant of Charlie, derived from the Germanic name Charles meaning 'free man'. Historically used as a masculine name or diminutives, this modern spelling has gained significant popularity for girls in the United States since the early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
19,268 babies in the United States have been named Charlee since 1880. It ranks #1088 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #337.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- GA (4.4 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 447 |
| 1990-2000 | 749 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,177 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,824 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,613 |
Nicknames
Char
Fun facts
- The '-ee' ending is a popular modern American spelling trend used to feminize traditional names.
- The name traces back to the ancient Germanic word 'karl', meaning free man.