Carlie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Free Man; Strong
Background: The name Carlie originates as a variation of the name Carly, which is derived from the English surname Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' This name has evolved in contemporary usage, taking on various forms and spellings while retaining its foundational meanings.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#1,267
Total births
16,245
Most popular decade
2000s
(14,958 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,534 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1883
Gender usage
8.0% male
92.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1889
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #722
- Peak year
- 1925
- Peak year births
- 34
- Peak rank
- #1,225
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #8,926
Female
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #817
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 586
- Peak rank
- #502
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 71
- Recent rank
- #2,499
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).