Charlie
English name meaning “free man”
- Gender
- Unisex · 52% girls
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- free man
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #175
- Born in 2023
- 4,343
Meaning & origin
Charlie is a pet form of Charles (and Charlotte), from the Germanic for 'free man'. It is popular for any gender.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Charlie ranked #175 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, Charlie was given to 2,244 girls and 2,099 boys in the US — about 52% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #175 in 2023
“Unranked” means Charlie was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
Charlie: frequently asked questions
What does the name Charlie mean?
Charlie is a English name meaning "free man". Charlie is a pet form of Charles (and Charlotte), from the Germanic for 'free man'. It is popular for any gender.
Where does the name Charlie come from?
Charlie is of English origin. Charlie is a pet form of Charles (and Charlotte), from the Germanic for 'free man'. It is popular for any gender.
Is Charlie a boy or a girl name?
Charlie is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
How many babies are named Charlie?
In 2023, Charlie was given to 2,244 girls and 2,099 boys in the US — about 52% girls.
Is Charlie a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Charlie ranked #175 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.