Carly
Meaning: Free woman, feminine of Charles
Origin: English/Germanic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #405
Total births: 607
History: The green fields of Meath and the rugged beauty of the Ring of Kerry give Carly a distinctly Irish character. In a land shaped by rain, limestone, and stubborn beauty, the name carries the enduring spirit of the countryside and its people.
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| Current rank (2024) | #372 |
| Babies named Carly in 2024 | 10 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 607 |
| Peak year | 2010 (34 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #170 |
| Years in records | 1979–2024 (44 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 47 spots |
Frequently asked about Carly
What does the name Carly mean?
Carly means “Free woman, feminine of Charles” from English/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Carly?
Carly has English/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Free woman, feminine of Charles”.
How popular is Carly in Ireland?
Carly ranked #372 in Ireland in 2024 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Carly most popular?
Carly peaked in 2010 with 34 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Carly a boy or girl name?
Carly is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Carlys in registered births are female.
Is the name Carly rising or falling in popularity?
Carly has fallen 47 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #325 in 2019 to #372 in 2024.
How long has Carly been recorded in Ireland?
Carly appears in birth records in Ireland across 44 years — from 1979 through 2024.