Girl · 750th of 35,406
Karlie
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
11,400
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2004
Peak Popularity Year
445
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Karlie stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Karlie is a feminine name of German origin, derived from the word 'karl' which means 'free man'. It evolved through various forms, gaining popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant. The name conveys a sense of independence and strength, with no specific biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑrli/
Origin
German
Etymology
Karlie is a feminine diminutive form of the name Karl, which comes from the Germanic word 'karl' meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
Meaning
free woman
Language Evolution
Carl, Karl, Karli, Karlie
Historical Usage
The name Karlie gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a modern and trendy variation of traditional names like Caroline or Charlotte.
Variants & Derivatives
Carl, Karl, Carla, Karly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Karlie is perceived as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with a modern and fashionable image.
Famous People
Karlie Kloss, Karlie Hay
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 445 peak births in 2004
Geographic Spread
Popular across 43 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 48 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
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Calleigh
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Carleigh
Carley
Carlie
Carliee
Carliegh
Carly
Carlye
Kahlee
Kahley
Kahlie
Kalee
Kali
Kalie
Kaliee
Kaliegh
Kalii
Kallee
Kalleigh
Kalley
Kalli
Kallie
Kally
Kaly
Karlee
Karleigh
Karley
Karliee
Karlye
Khalee
Khaley
Khali
Khalie
Khalii
Khalli
Khallie
Kharley
Kharli
Kharlie
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 4 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5079th of 19264 | 167 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 989th of 27321 | 2,807 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 750th of 35406 | 5,669 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1108th of 30306 | 2,757 |