Karlee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Karlee has its origins in American culture, derived from the Old German name Karl, meaning 'free man'. It has evolved from Karl to Carl and then to Carly, with Karlee being a contemporary variant. The name carries traits of modernity and uniqueness, has no biblical background, and has gained popularity in recent decades.
The name Karlee 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 MidWest region. 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, Karlee has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karlee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9364th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4234th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 961st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 650th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 934th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karlee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karlee"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑrli/
Origin
American
Etymology
Karlee is a modern variant of the name Carly, which is derived from the Old German name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The spelling variation with a 'K' and an additional 'e' has become popular in recent years.
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Karl (Old German), Carl (German), Carly (English)
Historical Usage
Karlee gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought unique and modern variations of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Carly, Karly, Karli
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Karlee is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Karlee Perez (professional wrestler), Karlee Leilani (model)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karlee"
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 "Karlee"
"Karlee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9364th of 12526 | 19 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4234th of 19264 | 223 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 961st of 27321 | 2,926 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 650th of 35406 | 6,890 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 934th of 30306 | 3,483 |
Regional Popularity of "Karlee" 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 "Karlee" 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 3105th/3105 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 753rd/753 |
100.00% 1116th/1116 |
100.00% 1185th/1185 |
100.00% 811th/811 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 492nd/492 |
100.00% 868th/868 |
100.00% 590th/590 |
100.00% 800th/800 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 786th/786 |
100.00% 1382nd/1382 |
100.00% 737th/737 |
100.00% 1483rd/1483 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karlee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karlee" 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.