Charlie
Charlie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man or free person.
Origin and history
Charlie is traditionally a diminutive of Charles or Charlotte, deriving from a Germanic word meaning 'free man'. While historically used predominantly for boys, it has experienced significant popularity in the United States as a standalone given name for girls in recent years. Its adoption as a feminine name reflects a modern trend toward using casual, unisex nicknames on birth certificates.
Popularity in the United States
40,359 babies in the United States have been named Charlie since 1880. It ranks #681 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #128.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.6 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- AL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 83 |
| 1890-1900 | 184 |
| 1900-1910 | 347 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,138 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,831 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,491 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,211 |
| 1950-1960 | 773 |
| 1960-1970 | 346 |
| 1970-1980 | 380 |
| 1980-1990 | 809 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,216 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,710 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,519 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,321 |
Famous people named Charlie
- Charlie D'Amelio: Social Media Influencer, Dancer
Fun facts
- Although long used as a nickname for Charlotte or Charlene, Charlie has rapidly gained ground in the U.S. as an independent full name for girls.
- It ultimately derives from the Old High German name Karl, which was historically associated with freedom and independence.