Carley
Carley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Carley
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Carly.
How popular is Carley?
Since 1880, 16,918 girls and 410 boys in the U.S. have been named Carley (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #376 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #1830 in 1938. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Carley
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Carley
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Carley FAQ
What does the name Carley mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Carly.
What is the origin of the name Carley?
Carley is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Carley?
Since 1880, 16,918 girls and 410 boys in the U.S. have been named Carley (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #376 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #1830 in 1938. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carley a boy or girl name?
Carley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,918 girls and 410 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.