Charli
Meaning: Free woman — independent spirit and strong will
Origin: English (variant)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #331
Total births: 468
History: Charli surged in the 2010s as a feminine spelling of Charlie in Australia. Charli XCX boosted the name. The creative spelling is distinctly modern Australian.
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| Current rank (2011) | #88 |
| Babies named Charli in 2011 | 81 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 468 |
| Peak year | 2009 (135 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #48 |
| Years in records | 2006–2011 (5 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Charli
What does the name Charli mean?
Charli means “Free woman — independent spirit and strong will” from English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Charli?
Charli has English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Free woman — independent spirit and strong will”.
How popular is Charli in Australia?
Charli ranked #88 in Australia in 2011 — given to 81 babies that year.
When was Charli most popular?
Charli peaked in 2009 with 135 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Charli a boy or girl name?
Charli is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Charlis in registered births are female.
How long has Charli been recorded in Australia?
Charli appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 2006 through 2011.