The nameCharly

Charly is a modern spelling of Charlie, for boys and girls.

Meaning

Charly comes from Charles, from the Germanic karl, "free man".

Origin

Germanic, through English and French.

History

In England and Wales Charly reached 624th for girls in 1999.

Charly in other languages

Charly is a French spelling of Charlie, the English pet form of Charles. Other languages use Carlo, Carlos or Karl.

Famous people named Charly

Popularity of the name Charly

Charly in the United States

2271stmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2022peak year (141 births)
3,768babies named Charly in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Charly was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,104 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Charly. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Charly in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 115 births a year.

Charly in the United Kingdom

1999peak year (56 births)
625babies named Charly in the United Kingdom since 1997
02856 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Charly was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 357 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Charly. Half of all babies named Charly in the United Kingdom were born before 2004.

Charly in France

62ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (980 births)
26,760babies named Charly in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Charly in Belgium

123rdmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2021peak year (120 births)
1,380babies named Charly in Belgium since 1995
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Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Charly

Names from the same generation as Charly, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Charly mean?

Charly comes from Charles, from the Germanic karl, "free man".

What is the origin of the name Charly?

Germanic, through English and French.

Is Charly a girl's or a boy's name?

Charly is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 66% of the babies named Charly are girls.

How popular is the name Charly?

In 2024, Charly was the 2271st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 82 births.

What are the variants of the name Charly?

Variants and related names of Charly include Charles and Charlie.

What are good sibling names for Charly?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ema, Geraldine, Emeline and Sabine for a sister, Konrad, Alonso, Gerard and Henri for a brother.

Who are famous people named Charly?

Charly García, musician.