Charleigh
Charleigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Free person.
Origin and history
Charleigh is a modern American feminine variant of Charley or Charlie, derived from the Germanic name Charles. It combines the traditional masculine root with the trendy '-leigh' suffix. The name has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
9,455 babies in the United States have been named Charleigh since 1880. It ranks #1713 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #570.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
- AL (5 %)
- OH (5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 831 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,401 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,044 |
Nicknames
Char, Leigh
Fun facts
- Charleigh adapts the classic Germanic root Charles using the stylish '-leigh' suffix popularized in contemporary American naming.
- Nearly a third of all recorded U.S. births for the name Charleigh have occurred since 2020.