Carli Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Carli originates from the Latin word 'Carolus', meaning 'free man'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Carolus and Carl. The name is currently perceived as modern and vibrant, with some notable individuals bearing the name, such as Carli Lloyd and Carli Bybel.
The name Carli is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carli has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carli' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2846th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 891st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 975th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1942nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carli' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carli"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑrli/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Carli is derived from the Latin name 'Carlus', which is a diminutive of 'Carolus', meaning 'free man'.
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Carolus, Carl, Carli
Historical Usage
Carli gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of the name Carl and its derivatives.
Variants & Derivatives
Carla, Carl, Charlie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Carli is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youthfulness and vibrancy.
Famous People
Carli Lloyd, Carli Bybel
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carli"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carli"
"Carli" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2846th of 19264 | 407 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 891st of 27321 | 3,241 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 975th of 35406 | 4,018 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1942nd of 30306 | 1,249 |
Regional Popularity of "Carli" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Carli" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
47.45% 1919th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.10% 704th/3685 |
20.78% 930th/4475 |
21.81% 1133rd/5194 |
13.63% 861st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.17% 741st/4582 |
18.69% 965th/5164 |
13.89% 1016th/7313 |
17.33% 1293rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.33% 1766th/3984 |
57.54% 2582nd/4487 |
26.12% 1782nd/6822 |
43.80% 2749th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carli"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carli" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.