Carly
Carly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛkΙΙΉli/
Meaning and origin of Carly
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
A feminine form of Carl with -y, taken to use in the latter half of the 20th century; also a pet form of Carla, Carlene and Carlotta.
How popular is Carly?
Since 1880, 66,466 girls and 160 boys in the U.S. have been named Carly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #122 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #3287 in 1986. In 2025, 248 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Carly
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Sibling name ideas for Carly
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Carly FAQ
What does the name Carly mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. A feminine form of Carl with -y, taken to use in the latter half of the 20th century; also a pet form of Carla, Carlene and Carlotta.
What is the origin of the name Carly?
Carly is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Carly?
Since 1880, 66,466 girls and 160 boys in the U.S. have been named Carly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #122 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #3287 in 1986. In 2025, 248 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carly a boy or girl name?
Carly is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 66,466 girls and 160 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.