Karlee
Karlee is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person.
Origin and history
Karlee is a modern English feminine name, derived as a phonetic spelling variant of Carly, which traces back to the Germanic root elements meaning 'free person'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside similar names ending in '-lee'. In the United States, it remains a moderately common choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
13,647 babies in the United States have been named Karlee since 1880. It ranks #1359 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1177.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.1 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
- MI (4.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 186 |
| 1980-1990 | 733 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,427 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,391 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,847 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,044 |
Nicknames
Kar, Lee, Karls
Fun facts
- Karlee is a modern Americanized spelling variant of Carly, popularized by the trend of substituting 'K' for 'C' and using 'lee' endings.
- Through Carly and Carl, Karlee ultimately shares its underlying Germanic root with the classic name Charles.