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The baby name Charlee is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑrli/).

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑrli/)

What is the meaning of the name Charlee ?

The baby name Charlee is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑrli/).

Charlee is in Origin.

Charlee (pronounced CHAR-lee) is a modern English spelling of Charlie, the familiar diminutive of Charles. Charles arrived in English via Old French Charles and Latin Carolus from the Germanic Karl, traditionally glossed as “man” or “free man,” now often read as “free person.” As a nickname-name, Charlee carries an approachable, upbeat tone while retaining the classic backbone of the Charles/Charlotte family.

The Charlee form gained currency in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially in the United States and Australasia, aligning with the vogue for -ee feminine spellings (Ashlee, Rylee). It is used for both sexes but skews strongly feminine; for a formal option, parents often pair it with Charlotte or Charlene. Close variants include Charlie, Charley, Charli, Charleigh, Charly, and Carlee/Carley-influenced blends, with related full forms Charles, Charlotte, Charlene, and Carla. The core meaning centers on freedom and independent spirit.

Charlee has the following similar or variant Names

Charlee – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 911
SV 0 #11 1 283
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
Sweden Girls 2016 #186 2 1,634
Canada Girls 2024 #229 57 2,795
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
Canada Boys 2021 #311 5 2,600
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
United States Girls 2024 #342 794 8,487
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #861 32 7,044
CO Boys 0 #902 19 15,656
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
MX Boys 0 #958 25 16,355
NG Boys 0 #995 7 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,169 10 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Charlee is popular in 39 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Charlee

Charlee is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Charlee is a 2 syllable name, pronounced CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑrli/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Charlie, Charley, Charli, Charleigh and Charly.
Across languages, Charlee has these equivalents: Charles (m), Charlotte (f), Karl/Carl (m), Carlos (m), Caroline (f).
Yes, very popular — Charlee ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Charlee ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).