Charlie
Charlie is of English origin, derived from Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'manly.' It evolved from the Germanic name Karl and has been a beloved standalone name and nickname for generations.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,634. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,521
- 2012: 1,537
- 2013: 1,565
- 2014: 1,696
- 2015: 1,674
- 2016: 1,711
- 2017: 1,793
- 2018: 1,730
- 2019: 1,832
- 2020: 1,872
- 2021: 2,009
- 2022: 2,110
- 2023: 2,104
- 2024: 2,094
- 2025: 2,460
- 2026 (projected): 2,634
Good to Know
- •Works well as both a formal name and nickname
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality that ages well
- •Gender-neutral appeal but traditionally masculine
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Famous People
Charlie Chaplin
Legendary silent film actor and comedian
Charlie Sheen
Actor known for Two and a Half Men
Charlie Puth
Singer-songwriter and music producer
Charlie Day
Actor and comedian from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Statistics
184,280
Total births since 1880
1919
Peak year
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