Carlie
Meaning
variant of Carly, feminine form of Carl, from Germanic karl, "man"
Carlie around the world
One shared root links 24 names across 7 languages.
Shared root: from Germanic karl "man", Latinized as Carolus and spread everywhere by Charlemagne's fame
The constellation
16 more branches of this family
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Carlie peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
31 people · the #92,291 first name in Brazil · median age 25
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Carlie
Most people given the name Carlie in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Carlie deep dive
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