Charlie Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Charlie

Charlie Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: char-lee
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Charlie Name Meaning

As a nickname for Charles, Charlie technically has the same meaning of “free man” but it has also taken on a more casual and friendly connotation over time. It is often used as a nickname for people whose real name is Charles or Charlotte.

Origins of the Name Charlie

The name Charlie is actually a nickname or diminutive form of the name Charles. Charles is of Germanic origin and means “free man.” So, in a way, little Charlie is a mini free man (or free woman, as it may be!)

Popularity of the Name Charlie

Charlie has been a popular name for centuries and has been borne by many notable figures throughout history. Some of the most famous Charlies include:

Charlie Chaplin, the famous actor and comedian
Charlie Brown, the lovable protagonist of the comic strip Peanuts
Charlie Sheen, American actor
Charlie Day, American actor and comedian
Charlie Rose, American television personality and journalist

In recent years, the name Charlie has seen a steady popularity, and it’s become a favorite for parents looking for a strong, classic name that’s not too stuffy.

Final Thoughts on the Name Charlie

Charlie is classic and charming, with a rich history and a variety of meanings. Plus, there are so many amazing people throughout history who have been named Charlie, which just goes to show how versatile and accomplished the name can be.

Charlie Name Popularity

How popular is the name Charlie? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	430	51	0.0145%
1911	553	25	0.0067%
1912	473	63	0.0125%
1913	506	63	0.0111%
1914	519	77	0.011%
1915	515	107	0.0118%
1916	552	103	0.0107%
1917	502	129	0.0129%
1918	464	163	0.0152%
1919	433	189	0.018%
1920	458	171	0.0154%
1921	566	120	0.0105%
1922	465	170	0.0153%
1923	476	165	0.0147%
1924	490	163	0.014%
1925	483	161	0.0142%
1926	451	183	0.0166%
1927	455	185	0.0167%
1928	474	167	0.0156%
1929	463	163	0.0157%
1930	470	156	0.0149%
1931	461	153	0.0155%
1932	478	143	0.0145%
1933	458	154	0.0165%
1934	509	118	0.0122%
1935	511	112	0.0115%
1936	518	117	0.0121%
1937	473	147	0.0149%
1938	508	130	0.0127%
1939	518	122	0.012%
1940	549	116	0.0109%
1941	589	98	0.0087%
1942	618	100	0.0079%
1943	567	131	0.01%
1944	576	111	0.009%
1945	630	91	0.0075%
1946	702	87	0.0059%
1947	746	89	0.0053%
1948	716	93	0.0058%
1949	731	92	0.0057%
1950	789	79	0.0049%
1951	774	87	0.0051%
1952	889	64	0.0037%
1953	895	64	0.0036%
1954	927	64	0.0035%
1955	1,030	51	0.0028%
1956	1,046	53	0.0028%
1957	1,078	49	0.0025%
1958	1,166	40	0.0021%
1959	1,277	29	0.0015%
1960	1,543	18	0.001%
1961	1,338	29	0.0015%
1962	1,759	12	0.0007%
1963	1,516	19	0.0011%
1964	1,788	11	0.0006%
1965	2,348	5	0.0003%
1966	2,400	5	0.0003%
1967	2,414	5	0.0003%
1968	—	0	0%
1969	2,556	5	0.0003%
1970	—	0	0%
1971	—	0	0%
1972	—	0	0%
1973	—	0	0%
1974	—	0	0%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	2,192	9	0.0007%
1977	1,411	36	0.0027%
1978	1,945	15	0.0011%
1979	1,560	31	0.0022%
1980	1,462	38	0.0026%
1981	2,258	12	0.0008%
1982	1,921	19	0.0013%
1983	3,218	5	0.0003%
1984	1,755	23	0.0015%
1985	1,838	23	0.0015%
1986	1,306	52	0.0034%
1987	1,520	40	0.0026%
1988	1,354	55	0.0035%
1989	2,029	24	0.0015%
1990	1,468	59	0.0036%
1991	1,502	56	0.0034%
1992	1,706	43	0.0027%
1993	1,692	43	0.0028%
1994	1,645	46	0.003%
1995	1,504	56	0.0037%
1996	1,300	80	0.0053%
1997	1,445	64	0.0043%
1998	1,426	68	0.0045%
1999	1,412	73	0.0049%
2000	1,443	74	0.0048%
2001	1,415	78	0.0052%
2002	1,189	115	0.0077%
2003	1,258	108	0.0071%
2004	1,073	159	0.0104%
2005	1,005	189	0.0124%
2006	750	320	0.0204%
2007	792	315	0.02%
2008	728	355	0.023%
2009	620	437	0.0292%
2010	448	642	0.0445%
2011	369	826	0.058%
2012	294	1,033	0.0725%
2013	234	1,307	0.0918%
2014	223	1,426	0.0979%
2015	203	1,537	0.1056%
2016	180	1,743	0.1209%
2017	151	1,893	0.1356%
2018	147	1,831	0.1333%
2019	129	2,053	0.1517%
2020	122	2,158	0.1695%
2021	126	2,070	0.1693%
2022	123	2,312	0.1753%

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Names Like Charlie

If you like Charlie, you’ll love these other names like Charlie.

What names are variants of Charlie?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Charlie.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Charlea	Free man	German
Charlee	Free man	English
Charleigh	Free man	German
Charley	Free man	German
Charli	Free man	German
Charly	Free man	German
Charyl	Free man; cherry fruit; green gemstone	Greek
Sharlene	Free man	German
Sharlie	Free man	German

What names sound like Charlie?

If you like how Charlie sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Charlie.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Charelle	Cherry fruit; green gemstone	Greek
Charil	Cherry fruit; green gemstone	Greek
Charle	Free man	German
Cherylie	Dear, dearly, dearest	French
Sharlee	Free man	German

Sherlie	Bright meadow	English

What names are similar to Charlie?

Find a name that’s like Charlie, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Charla	Free man	German

Lists With Charlie

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Siblings of Charlie

Mamas with kids named Charlie also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Quinn	Descendent of Conn	Irish

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21 Comments

Jessica Aug 15 at 7:53 am

Charlie is names after family. I would not change her name for anything. I knew from the time I found out I was pregnant what I wanted her name to be, if she was a girl. My husband and I could not even think of a “just in case” boy name.

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Jessica Aug 14 at 11:55 am

She is named after great grandparents. I knew what I wanted to name her as soon as I found out I was pregnant. My husband and I couldn’t even think of a “just in case” boy name.

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Meghan Dec 25 at 6:39 pm

We wanted a C name because our son is Cooper. We have a Charlotte on my side of the family so it worked!

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Charlie Jun 3 at 6:21 pm

First of all, I think the name Charlie is beautiful. My name is a Charlie and I am a girl. I haven’t really met any other girls named Charlie tho. Several Carly’s and one Marlee. I have met a boy named Charles as well. Not many people know this about me but my full name is Charlotte and Charlie is short for it

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- Charles Jul 9 at 10:39 am
  
  My parents baptized me Carmelo, they always called me Charlie. I’m Charlie as I can remember and guess what? I’m in my 80s. I’m very proud of my name Charlie or Charles. My middle name is Vincent. My paternal Family Tree dates back to 1555 Malta. On my demise the headstone inscription will say “Charles V Vella“.
  
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Mama Bear Dec 2 at 11:44 am

We picked Charlie because I wanted Charlotte, but with the nickname Charlie. My husband really loved the name Charlie so we compromised!

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Bela Nov 6 at 5:52 pm

My baby girl Charlie is named after my grandpa Charlie. She is the first great grand child on my mother’s side. I am very close to my grandfather, so we decided to name our baby Charlie whether she was a boy or a girl. She’s a girl and the cutest Charlie ever!

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Mary Oct 13 at 6:42 am

Naming your little baby daughter Charlie screams I really wanted a boy. Sorry it’s the truth.

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Retha Oct 8 at 5:22 pm

I like the name Charlie for a girl. My granddaughter is named Charlie. I love it when I say my granddaughter then say her name. The looks I get are priceless.

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Andrea Jul 2 at 6:41 am

Her daddy’s pap was Charles & went by Charlie. We share her middle name Rose, after my mom.
Her Mam loves that we named her after her daddy.

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billie eilish Feb 2 at 9:44 pm

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- hiii Mar 11 at 2:10 am
  
  omg billie im the biggest fan ever
  
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Maggie Jan 9 at 9:59 am

Classic, simple, and original for a little girl. Fits her to a tee. We love our Charlie girl!

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- Liza Jun 7 at 11:54 pm
  
  It’s boys name. Poor your little girl ?
  
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  - Deidre W Jul 8 at 3:36 am
    
    That’s a very close-minded and old fashioned response. Charlie is a beautiful name for any girl, or woman. People need to stop being so ignorant!!
    
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  - Charlie Jun 3 at 6:23 pm
    
    Bro? I’m a girl and my name is Charlie. Don’t go around and disrespecting my parents and the choices. But honestly I respect everyone opinion-
    
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  - charlie Mar 11 at 2:11 am
    
    someones mad
    
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  - Charles Jul 9 at 10:48 am
    
    Not a poor little girl because she was named Charlie, she’s actually a Rich little girl with that name. There are a number of famous women Called Charlie.
    
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- Charles Jul 9 at 10:57 am
  
  I’m a granddad Charlie. You must be very proud of your daughter Charlie. One of my grandsons middle name is Charles.
  
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Betsy Jun 20 at 3:38 pm

Named after my beloved Grandpa Charlie! I knew I wanted to name my first Charlie. For some reason we were convinced we were having a boy, but when we found out we were having a girl, we decided we loved the name just as much!

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Morgan Jun 9 at 10:23 am

We chose Charlie, short for Charlotte simply because we loved it. We thought Charlotte was very elegant/classic, and it was the first name that we had picked and loved it immediately, so we chose it!
We chose Charlie for short because we are fans of the whole “boy name for girls” (like Jo from Little Women!). We think it’s just a very cute name!

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