Charly
Charly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Charly
- A unisex given name.
- A diminutive of the male given name Charles, variant of Charlie.
- A diminutive of the female given names Charlene and Charlotte, variant of Charley.
How popular is Charly?
Since 1880, 2,518 girls and 1,315 boys in the U.S. have been named Charly (66% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1841 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #904 in 1890. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Charly
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Charly FAQ
What does the name Charly mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Charles, variant of Charlie. A diminutive of the female given names Charlene and Charlotte, variant of Charley.
How popular is the name Charly?
Since 1880, 2,518 girls and 1,315 boys in the U.S. have been named Charly (66% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1841 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #904 in 1890. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Charly a boy or girl name?
Charly is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,518 girls and 1,315 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.