Charlye
Meaning: Free woman; petite and feminine
Origin: French feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man)
History: A variant or related form of Charlotte. Shares the meaning 'Free woman; petite and feminine.'
Similar names: charlea, charlei, carlyle, charleen, charles, charlynn, carlei, charlee
Name length: 7 letters
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Frequently asked about Charlye
What does the name Charlye mean?
Charlye means “Free woman; petite and feminine” from French feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man) roots.
What is the origin of the name Charlye?
Charlye has French feminine form of Charles, from Old Germanic Karl (free man) origin. The traditional meaning is “Free woman; petite and feminine”.
How popular is Charlye?
Charlye ranked #12378 in 2024 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Charlye most popular?
Charlye peaked in 2017 with 28 babies registered that year.
Is Charlye a boy or girl name?
Charlye is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Charlyes in registered births are female.
Is the name Charlye rising or falling in popularity?
Charlye has fallen 3116 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9262 in 2019 to #12378 in 2024.
How long has Charlye been recorded?
Charlye appears in birth records across 39 years — from 1921 through 2024.