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Summary

Charley is an English name derived from Charles, which originates from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man'. The name has evolved through different languages, maintaining its core meaning. It is often viewed positively in modern contexts, reflecting traits of friendliness and approachability. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.

The name Charley is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Charley has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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, 'Charley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 242nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 375th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 627th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 918th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1476th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2002nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1799th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2609th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2401st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5635th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7085th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2379th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1153rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 585th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Charley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.