The baby name Charley is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHAR-lee (IPA: /ˈtʃɑːrli/ or /ˈtʃɑrli/).
Charley is English in Origin.
The baby name Charley is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHAR-lee (IPA: /ˈtʃɑːrli/ or /ˈtʃɑrli/).
Charley is English in Origin.
Charley is an English diminutive of Charles, ultimately from Old High German Karl via Old French Charles, meaning free man, now often broadened to free person. It also serves as a familiar form of Charlotte. The -ey ending reflects a common English nickname suffix (as in Johnny or Annie), which lends the name a friendly, informal feel.
Attested in Britain and North America since the 18th century as a byname, Charley became an independent given name in the 19th century, long used mostly for boys but increasingly unisex since the late 20th century. Spelling fashions favor Charlie today, while Charley remains established. Variants and related forms include Charlie, Charly, Charli, Charlee, Charleigh; formal and cognate anchors are Charles, Charlotte, Charlene, Carl, Karl, Carlo, Carlos, Karol, and the French diminutive Charlot.
| Charley Paddock Charley Paddock was best known as an American sprinter and two-time Olympic champion. Born Charles William Paddock, he won Olympic gold and became one of the standout track stars of the early 20th century. | Charley Pride Charley Pride was an American country music star best known for hits like “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone,” and “Mountain of Love.” Before becoming one of country music’s most successful singers, he had also played Negro league baseball in the early 1950s. | Charley Boorman Charley Boorman is best known as a television presenter and travel writer, especially for the travel series Long Way Round, Long Way Down, and Long Way Up. He is also an English actor. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| Ireland | Boys | 2018 | #1 | — | 744 |
| KR | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 897 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #101 | 3 | 4,523 | |
| SD | 0 | #102 | 1 | 2,130 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #136 | 2 | 1,769 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2013 | #175 | 2 | 1,514 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,578 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #231 | 11 | 7,111 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #245 | 2 | 3,322 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #246 | 8 | 6,830 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #257 | 16 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #261 | 25 | 2,795 |
| NG | 0 | #270 | 3 | 5,926 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #298 | 9 | 2,588 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #301 | 19 | 9,639 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| NL | 0 | #377 | 15 | 2,481 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2020 | #389 | 3 | 2,846 |
| France | Girls | 2017 | #402 | 3 | 3,248 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #403 | 6 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #424 | 6 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #470 | 5 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #477 | 11 | 10,188 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #492 | 8 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #501 | 5 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #508 | 20 | 12,905 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #520 | 7 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| BH | 0 | #543 | 11 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #554 | 385 | 8,487 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #558 | 4 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #570 | 6 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #601 | 15 | 16,104 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #621 | 5 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #694 | 7 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #696 | 12 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #721 | 31 | 12,213 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #805 | 88 | 7,044 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #876 | 76 | 5,873 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #880 | 76 | 5,933 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #882 | 39 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #894 | 58 | 16,906 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #916 | 15 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #954 | 29 | 16,355 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,070 | 23 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,085 | 27 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,091 | 88 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,126 | 16 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,445 | 27 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,599 | 16 | 28,008 |
Charley is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:
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