Karly Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-lee / /ˈkɑːrli/English; German
Meaning
English: Free woman; German: Strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Karly is a modern variant of the name Carly, which has roots in both English and German. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with independence and strength, reflecting its meanings.
Trend Summary
Karly has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carly
- Karlee
- Karlyn
International Variants
- Carla (Spanish)
- Karli (German)
Famous people named Karly
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Fictional characters named Karly
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Karly was first seen in the United States in 1972. Karly has ranked as high as #843 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Karly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Karly (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 47 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 44 |
| 1977 | 56 |
| 1978 | 70 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 96 |
| 1981 | 107 |
| 1982 | 118 |
| 1983 | 117 |
| 1984 | 150 |
| 1985 | 163 |
| 1986 | 134 |
| 1987 | 179 |
| 1988 | 174 |
| 1989 | 186 |
| 1990 | 217 |
| 1991 | 373 |
| 1992 | 421 |
| 1993 | 427 |
| 1994 | 398 |
| 1995 | 378 |
| 1996 | 383 |
| 1997 | 355 |
| 1998 | 370 |
| 1999 | 344 |
| 2000 | 336 |
| 2001 | 323 |
| 2002 | 297 |
| 2003 | 303 |
| 2004 | 341 |
| 2005 | 329 |
| 2006 | 249 |
| 2007 | 262 |
| 2008 | 342 |
| 2009 | 290 |
| 2010 | 288 |
| 2011 | 256 |
| 2012 | 218 |
| 2013 | 253 |
| 2014 | 177 |
| 2015 | 178 |
| 2016 | 177 |
| 2017 | 152 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 69 |