Charlee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Charlee originates from the English variant of Charlie, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man'. Its evolution includes forms like Karl and Charles, reflecting a historical journey through language. The name is seen as modern and playful, with no biblical background, and has become increasingly popular in recent decades, appealing to a wide demographic.
The name Charlee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Charlee has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Charlee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8551st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4052nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4737th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3990th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3988th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2167th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 882nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 312th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Charlee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Charlee"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃɑrli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Charlee is a modern variant of the name Charlie, which is a diminutive form of Charles. The name Charles comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Karl (Old High German), Charles (Old French), Charlie (English diminutive), Charlee (modern variant)
Historical Usage
The name Charlee gained popularity in the late 20th century as a trendy alternative to Charlie, often used for both boys and girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Charlie, Charles, Charley, Charli
Modern Popularity & Image
Charlee is perceived as a modern, playful, and gender-neutral name, appealing to contemporary parents.
Famous People
Charlee Drew (artist), Charlee Frizzell (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Charlee"
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 "Charlee"
"Charlee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9851st of 16616 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8551st of 24088 | 115 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4052nd of 23106 | 310 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4737th of 9204 | 63 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3990th of 12526 | 178 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3988th of 19264 | 246 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2167th of 27321 | 897 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 882nd of 35406 | 4,499 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 312th of 30306 | 12,620 |
Regional Popularity of "Charlee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Charlee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
53.83% 2796th/5194 |
41.06% 2594th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.91% 729th/4582 |
24.48% 1264th/5164 |
11.73% 858th/7313 |
13.02% 972nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.45% 257th/3984 |
9.67% 434th/4487 |
3.80% 259th/6822 |
6.13% 385th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Charlee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Charlee" 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.