Carly: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAHR-lee · 2 syllables
A feminine form of Carl with -y, taken to use in the latter half of the 20th century; also a pet form of Carla, Carlene and Carlotta.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- KAHR-lee
- US babies a year
- about 553 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Carly?
About 553 US babies a year were named Carly in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 67% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Scotland | #399 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Carly?
Half of US adults named Carly are older than 31; most are between 19 and 47. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Carly
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Carly have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Carly
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Questions about Carly
How do you pronounce Carly?
Carly is pronounced KAHR-lee.
How popular is the name Carly?
About 553 US babies a year were named Carly in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 67% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Carly?
Half of US adults named Carly are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 47.