The nameCharley
Charley is a name mostly given to boys in France, a variant of Charlie.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Like Charles, it goes back to the Germanic karl, "free man".
Origin
English, a diminutive of Charles.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century but rare, Charley peaked there around 1990, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Charley
Charley in France
1990peak year (60 births)
1,245babies named Charley in France since 1900
Charley was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 445 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Charley. Its rise began around 1936, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Charley in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Charley in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charley mean?
Like Charles, it goes back to the Germanic karl, "free man".
What is the origin of the name Charley?
English, a diminutive of Charles.
Is Charley a girl's or a boy's name?
Charley is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Charley?
Variants and related names of Charley include Charles.