Carlie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Carlie is an English name that evolved from the name Charles through its feminine form Carla. The name means 'free man' and has gained popularity in recent decades. It carries a modern and friendly connotation, with several variants like Carly and Karly. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Carlie 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, Carlie has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carlie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1447th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1500th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2086th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3907th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8789th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17717th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2145th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2315th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3696th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2471st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 763rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 611th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1331st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carlie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carlie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑrli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Carlie is a modern diminutive form derived from the name Carla, which itself is a feminine form of the name Charles, meaning 'free man' in Germanic languages.
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Charles, Carla, Carlie
Historical Usage
Carlie gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine variant of Charles, often used in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Carla, Carly, Karly
Modern Popularity & Image
Carlie is perceived as a modern and friendly name, often associated with a youthful and playful image.
Famous People
Carlie Rae Jepsen, Carlie McCulloch
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carlie"
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 "Carlie"
"Carlie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1447th of 7545 | 405 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1500th of 6773 | 390 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2086th of 7552 | 285 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3907th of 10718 | 112 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8789th of 16616 | 46 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17717th of 24088 | 18 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2145th of 9107 | 289 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2315th of 9204 | 251 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3696th of 12526 | 204 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2471st of 19264 | 504 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 763rd of 27321 | 4,029 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 611th of 35406 | 7,474 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1331st of 30306 | 2,115 |
Regional Popularity of "Carlie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
41.50% 982nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
50.79% 1195th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
55.84% 1593rd/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| 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 "Carlie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
80.39% 1902nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
94.05% 2213th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
76.00% 2232nd/2937 |
71.55% 2492nd/3483 |
70.58% 2483rd/3518 |
49.93% 2019th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.77% 618th/3685 |
19.44% 870th/4475 |
15.23% 791st/5194 |
12.68% 801st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.26% 470th/4582 |
13.81% 713th/5164 |
7.21% 527th/7313 |
12.31% 919th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.52% 1176th/3984 |
45.89% 2059th/4487 |
16.56% 1130th/6822 |
33.06% 2075th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carlie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carlie" 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.