Charlee Girl

Popularity: #384 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CHAR-lee //ˈtʃɑrli//

Origin: English; German

Meaning: English: Free man; German: Strong

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Charlee is a variant of the name Charlie, which itself is derived from the Old High German name Karl, meaning "free man." The name Karl evolved into the Latin Carolus, which was used in various forms across Europe, including the French Charles. The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where Charles became a popular name among the English nobility, particularly due to figures such as King Charles I of England in the 17th century.

The diminutive form Charlie emerged as a familiar and affectionate variant, which later influenced the creation of Charlee as a more modern spelling. Throughout history, the name has been associated with various notable figures, including Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and Lombards in the 8th and 9th centuries, who was instrumental in the Carolingian Renaissance and the unification of much of Western Europe.

This historical significance contributed to the name's enduring popularity across different cultures and languages. In the realm of literature, the name Charles appears in works such as Charles Dickens' novels, which helped to further popularize the name in English-speaking countries.

Culturally, the name Charlee and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and independence due to its etymological roots. The feminine form Charlee has gained traction as a modern alternative, reflecting contemporary naming trends while retaining the historical weight of its predecessors.

This evolution illustrates how names can adapt over time, maintaining their cultural resonance while also reflecting changing societal norms.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Charlee was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Charlee has ranked as high as #574 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Charlee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Charlee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Charlee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Charlee.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 769 19 750
2024 828 32 796
2023 889 37 852
2022 954 30 924
2021 1,190 37 1,153
2020 1,172 34 1,138
2019 1,196 24 1,172
2018 1,169 19 1,150
2017 1,183 22 1,161
2016 1,123 22 1,101
2015 1,149 18 1,131
2014 1,078 22 1,056
2013 1,012 16 996
2012 836 13 823
2011 729 19 710
2010 544 20 524
2009 404 7 397
2008 354 5 349
2007 284 10 274
2006 296 8 288
2005 224 6 218
2004 198 7 191
2003 140 0 140
2002 111 8 103
2001 127 0 127
2000 96 6 90
1999 96 6 90
1998 86 0 86
1997 89 0 89
1996 76 0 76
1995 75 0 75
1994 74 8 66
1993 49 0 49
1992 63 9 54
1991 85 6 79
1990 85 0 85
1989 64 0 64
1988 85 0 85
1987 75 5 70
1986 39 0 39
1985 46 0 46
1984 33 0 33
1983 26 0 26
1982 18 0 18
1981 38 6 32
1980 34 0 34
1979 37 0 37
1978 23 0 23
1977 27 0 27
1976 20 0 20
1975 14 0 14
1974 10 0 10
1973 14 0 14
1972 13 0 13
1971 12 0 12
1970 8 0 8
1969 15 0 15
1968 12 0 12
1966 7 0 7
1964 5 0 5
1962 9 0 9
1961 7 0 7
1959 10 0 10
1958 5 0 5
1957 8 0 8
1956 5 0 5
1955 5 0 5
1954 9 0 9
1953 10 0 10
1952 24 0 24
1951 15 0 15
1950 16 0 16
1949 12 0 12
1948 10 0 10
1947 15 0 15
1946 13 0 13
1945 9 0 9
1944 9 0 9
1943 10 0 10
1941 8 0 8
1939 5 0 5
1937 5 0 5
1936 6 0 6
1930 6 0 6
1928 5 0 5
1914 5 0 5

Top States for Charlee (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 66
9%
OH 51
7%
CA 37
5%
PA 35
5%
GA 33
4%
TN 31
4%
FL 29
4%
NY 29
4%
IN 26
3%
NC 25
3%
KY 24
3%
MI 24
3%
AL 24
3%
AR 22
3%
VA 22
3%
OK 21
3%
MO 20
3%
AZ 18
2%
CO 17
2%
WI 16
2%
SC 16
2%
IL 16
2%
MD 15
2%
MS 14
2%
WA 14
2%
UT 14
2%
LA 13
2%
OR 12
2%
KS 11
1%
WV 11
1%
NJ 10
1%
MN 10
1%
MA 9
1%
IA 8
1%
ID 7
1%
MT 5
1%
ND 5
1%
SD 5
1%