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 |
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CA | 7 | |
OH | 6 | |
TX | 6 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |