Charly
Charly is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Charly is a diminutive spelling variant of Charles or Charlie, rooted in the Germanic word for 'free man'. In the United States, it is occasionally given as a independent male name, though it remains far less common than Charlie.
Popularity in the United States
1,315 babies in the United States have been named Charly since 1880. It ranks #3391 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1737.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.6 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- NY (13.7 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- NC (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 445 |
| 2010-2019 | 298 |
| 2020-2029 | 190 |
Famous people named Charly
- Charly Garcia: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Charly uses the '-ly' suffix, giving it a slightly more French or modern European visual appeal compared to the standard '-ie' ending.
- While Charlie is a mainstream favorite, Charly is significantly more rare for boys in the U.S.