Carlie
Girl name · English · German · Scandinavian
Meaningfree · English form of Carly
- US rank
- #2,645
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #469 in 1998
65 babies were named Carlie in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,160 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Carlie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,752 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Carlie, 65 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carlie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarlie first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #469. Today it's #2,645, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCarlie was 7.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,362 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 24,752.
- TrendCarlie has slipped 1,160 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,645. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCarlie is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #983. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningCarlie is an English form of Carly, which means “free”. Our records link it to English, German and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Carlie
Carlie is a girl name of English, German and Scandinavian origin meaning “free”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-lie”. US birth records list Carlie for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 133 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #469 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,645, with 65 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 | 58,043 girls |
| 1890s | 27 | 37,622 girls |
| 1900s | 17 | 57,670 girls |
| 1910s | 18 | 56,243 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 88,183 girls |
| 1930s | 13 | 77,399 girls |
| 1940s | 9.9 | 101,112 girls |
| 1950s | 5.5 | 180,832 girls |
| 1960s | 4.2 | 237,530 girls |
| 1970s | 26 | 38,066 girls |
| 1980s | 80 | 12,438 girls |
| 1990s | 238 | 4,206 girls |
| 2000s | 269 | 3,712 girls |
| 2010s | 149 | 6,715 girls |
| 2020s | 54 | 18,439 girls |
Other spellings of Carlie
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Carlie
What does the name Carlie mean?
Carlie means “free” in English, as a form of Carly.
What is the origin of the name Carlie?
Carlie has English, German, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Carlie a boy or girl name?
Carlie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Carlie?
Carlie ranked #2,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#469).