US Popularity:1166
Origin:German
Meaning:Free man; Army leader; Warrior
The gender-neutral name Charley means “free man,” “army leader,” and “warrior,” and it’s a diminutive of Charles, Charlotte, and ultimately from German Karl. We know that your little one is a trailblazer and free spirit, so why not give them a name to remind them of their endless freedom? Whether you prefer the name spelled with an “ey” or an “ie,” this name would be a lovely twist on a classic.

Charley Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Charley is currently #3562 on The Bump
Boy:Charley is currently #2408 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Charley is currently #1962 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Charley is currently #1166 in U.S. births
Boy:Charley is currently #4130 in U.S. births
Girl:Charley is currently #1356 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1356
in 2022
- 139
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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