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