Carly
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Free; Woman
Background: The name Carly originates from the English name 'Carl,' which means 'free man.' It is also linked to the French name 'Carla,' derived from the masculine form, emphasizing the feminine aspect. This dual origin highlights its evolution and adaptation in different linguistic contexts.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#490
Total births
66,374
Most popular decade
1990s
(68,526 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-516 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1951
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1973
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,505
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 14
- Peak rank
- #3,268
- Most recent year
- 2007
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,921
Female
- First year
- 1951
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,833
- Peak year
- 1995
- Peak year births
- 2,585
- Peak rank
- #122
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 308
- Recent rank
- #873
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).