Charlie
Charlie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛtΚΙΙΉli/
Meaning and origin of Charlie
- A unisex given name.
- A diminutive of the male given name Charles; also used as a formal given name.
- A diminutive of the female given names Charlotte and Charlene, also used as a formal given name, although less common than the male name.
How popular is Charlie?
Since 1880, 40,359 girls and 184,280 boys in the U.S. have been named Charlie (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #122 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #20 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #145 for boys, with 4,620 babies given the name.
Names similar to Charlie
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Sibling name ideas for Charlie
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Charlie FAQ
What does the name Charlie mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Charles; also used as a formal given name. A diminutive of the female given names Charlotte and Charlene, also used as a formal given name, although less common than the male name.
How popular is the name Charlie?
Since 1880, 40,359 girls and 184,280 boys in the U.S. have been named Charlie (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #122 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #20 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #145 for boys, with 4,620 babies given the name.
Is Charlie a boy or girl name?
Charlie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (40,359 girls and 184,280 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.