Carly
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
66,374 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1995 Peak Popularity Year
2,585 Peak Births

Carly Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Carly originates from the Old Norse name 'Karl', meaning 'free man'. The name has evolved through various languages and forms, with notable usage in modern English as a feminine name. It is associated with positive traits such as vibrancy and youthfulness, and has no biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carly"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːrli/

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Origin

Old Norse

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Etymology

Carly is derived from the Old Norse name 'Karl', which means 'man' or 'free man'. The name evolved into various forms before being adapted into the modern name Carly.

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Meaning

free man

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Language Evolution

Karl (Old Norse), Carl (German), Carole (French), Carly (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Carly gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of the name Carl.

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Variants & Derivatives

Carl, Carla, Carley, Carlyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Carly is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youth and vibrancy.

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Famous People

Carly Simon (singer-songwriter), Carly Rae Jepsen (singer), Carly Fiorina (business executive and politician)

📊 Carly Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Carly Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,585 peak births in 1995

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carly"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Carly"

"Carly" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8553rd of 10718 14
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5745th of 16616 114
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 14865th of 24088 32
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 8771st of 12526 24
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 677th of 19264 3,739
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 170th of 27321 28,087
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 199th of 35406 26,940
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 509th of 30306 7,424

Regional Popularity of "Carly" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 68.67%
5022nd/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Carly" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
20.19%
593rd/2937
17.08%
595th/3483
23.28%
819th/3518
13.97%
565th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
3.93%
145th/3685
2.88%
129th/4475
4.12%
214th/5194
2.94%
186th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
3.38%
155th/4582
2.81%
145th/5164
2.93%
214th/7313
3.97%
296th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
10.19%
406th/3984
9.94%
446th/4487
7.97%
544th/6822
9.77%
613th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Carly"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Carly" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Carly" in the United States

The name Carly is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carly has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carly' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8553rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5745th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14865th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8771st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 677th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 170th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 199th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 509th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carly' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Carly name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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