Karlie
Karlie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person.
Origin and history
Karlie is a modern feminine variation of Karl or Carly, ultimately deriving from Germanic roots meaning free person. It emerged as a popular modern spelling alternative in the United States toward the end of the 20th century. The name remains consistently used for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
11,486 babies in the United States have been named Karlie since 1880. It ranks #1506 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1324.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- LA (4.5 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 724 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,215 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,672 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,921 |
| 2020-2029 | 815 |
Famous people named Karlie
- Karlie Kloss: Model, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- The name traces its ultimate etymology to the Old High German word 'karl', meaning free person.
- The 'ie' spelling gained traction alongside similar phonetic variants like Carly and Karley during the late 20th century.