Charlie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced CHAHR-lee · 2 syllables
Charlie means “free (from Charles and Charlotte)”, from English.
From English Charlie. First recorded as a Swedish name in 1872.
- Meaning
- free (from Charles and Charlotte)
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- CHAHR-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #133
- US babies a year
- about 5,787 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic
How popular is Charlie?
Charlie was the #133 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,620 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #133 |
| England & Wales | #12 |
| Scotland | #12 |
| Northern Ireland | #4 |
| Ireland | #14 |
| France | #22 |
| Norway | #210 |
| Canada | #12 |
| Australia | #8 |
How old are people named Charlie?
Half of US adults named Charlie are older than 58; most are between 19 and 87. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Charlie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Charlie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Charlie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Classic gender-neutral names
- Vintage gender-neutral names
- Comeback gender-neutral names
- English gender-neutral names
Questions about Charlie
What does the name Charlie mean?
Charlie means “free (from Charles and Charlotte)”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Charlie?
Charlie is pronounced CHAHR-lee.
How popular is the name Charlie?
Charlie was the #133 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,620 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Charlie?
Half of US adults named Charlie are older than 58. Most are between 19 and 87.