The baby name Carlie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-lee (IPA: /ˈkɑːrli/).
Carlie is English in Origin.
The baby name Carlie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-lee (IPA: /ˈkɑːrli/).
Carlie is English in Origin.
Carlie is a modern English feminine given name, a spelling variant of Carly and a pet form of Carl, Charles, or occasionally Caroline/Carla. Its roots trace to the Germanic Karl, meaning “man” or “free man,” which passed into Old French as Charles and then into English forms like Carl and Charles. As a diminutive, Carlie carries the traditional meaning “free person,” softened by a contemporary, youthful sound.
Usage blossomed in the late 20th century in the United States and other English-speaking countries, riding the broader popularity of Carly (boosted by cultural figures such as Carly Simon). Carlie remains less common than Carly but offers a gentler, tailored look. Related variants include Carly, Carley, Carlee, Carli, Karlie, Karlee, Karley, and Karli; masculine cognates include Carl, Karl, and Charles. Nickname-friendly and upbeat, Carlie balances classic roots with a modern, approachable style.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2016 | #1 | — | 921 |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #149 | 3 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #271 | 10 | 2,867 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #290 | 4 | 6,876 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #389 | 6 | 3,215 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #469 | 6 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #519 | 14 | 11,342 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #519 | 5 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #597 | 19 | 16,104 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2004 | #826 | 7 | 7,246 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #846 | 71 | 8,487 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #923 | 33 | 5,933 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,098 | 44 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,164 | 15 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Carlie is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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