Charli Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The spelling “Charli” is a modern twist on the more traditional “Charlie” or “Charley,” adding a unique flair.

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A Deep Dive

Charli Overview

Meaning

Free man, army, petite

Gender

Girl

Origin

English, German

Etymology

Variation of Charlie, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning “free man”​

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɑrli/

Popularity

Charli has seen a rise in popularity in various English-speaking countries, largely influenced by social media personalities. In the USA, Charli ranked 435th for girls in 2023​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Cool, Edgy, Unique

Associated Traits

Energetic, creative, adventurous, playful

Name Day

November 4th (Finland)​
A Deep Dive

Charli Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Charlotte, Charlene, Charline, Charlize, Carla, Carol, Caroline

Common Nicknames

Char, Chaz, Charlie-Bear, Charli-Boo

Diminutives

Lee, LiLi, Char-lee, Lottie, Charly

Famous People

  • Charli D'Amelio
    (American Social Media Personality)
  • Charli XCX
    (British Singer)
  • Charli Robinson
    (Australian TV Host)
  • Charli Baltimore
    (American Rapper)
  • Charli Collier
    (American Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Charli D'Amelio
    ("The D'Amelio Show," TV Series)
  • "Charli"
    (2019 Album)
  • Charli Howard
    ("Misfits," Novel)
  • Charli Baltimore
    ("Banshee," TV Series)
  • "Charli and the Chocolate Factory"
    (Children's Book)

What Is the Meaning of Charli?

Charli means “free man.” The name carries a sense of independence and strength, reflecting a personality that values freedom and resilience.

What Is the Origin of The Name Charli?

The name Charli is a diminutive of Charles, which comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning “man” or “free man.” It has evolved through Old English and French influences to become a popular name in its own right.

Charli Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Charli in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3612021#4252022#4352023
Top 3 Rankings#3612021#4192020#4252022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Charli

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023435
(-10 from 2022)
708
(-34 from 2022)
0.04048
2022425
(-64 from 2021)
742
(-103 from 2021)
0.04138
2021361
(+58 from 2020)
845
(+105 from 2020)
0.04717
2020419
(+101 from 2019)
740
(+143 from 2019)
0.04186
2019520
(-19 from 2018)
597
(-23 from 2018)
0.03254
2018501
(+69 from 2017)
620
(+91 from 2017)
0.03334
2017570
(+55 from 2016)
529
(+52 from 2016)
0.02800
2016625
(-72 from 2015)
477
(-84 from 2015)
0.02464
2015553
(+61 from 2014)
561
(+88 from 2014)
0.02876
2014614
(+94 from 2013)
473
(+79 from 2013)
0.02418
2013708
(+11 from 2012)
394
(+8 from 2012)
0.02044
2012719
(+5 from 2011)
386
(+5 from 2011)
0.01990
2011724
(+191 from 2010)
381
(+97 from 2010)
0.01966
2010915
(+164 from 2009)
284
(+48 from 2009)
0.01448
20091079
(+21 from 2008)
236
No change from 2008
0.01165
20081100
(+105 from 2007)
236
(+28 from 2007)
0.01133
20071205
(-17 from 2006)
208
(+4 from 2006)
0.00983
20061188
(+256 from 2005)
204
(+57 from 2005)
0.00976
20051444
(+110 from 2004)
147
(+20 from 2004)
0.00724
20041554
(+87 from 2003)
127
(+10 from 2003)
0.00629
20031641
(+622 from 2002)
117
(+45 from 2002)
0.00583
20022263
(-71 from 2001)
72
(-2 from 2001)
0.00365
20012192
(+85 from 2000)
74
(+6 from 2000)
0.00374
20002277
(+224 from 1999)
68
(+11 from 1999)
0.00341
19992501
(-618 from 1998)
57
(-24 from 1998)
0.00293
19981883
(-99 from 1997)
81
(-3 from 1997)
0.00418
19971784
(+469 from 1996)
84
(+25 from 1996)
0.00440
19962253
(-98 from 1995)
59
(-3 from 1995)
0.00308
19952155
(-226 from 1994)
62
(-11 from 1994)
0.00323
19941929
(+487 from 1993)
73
(+21 from 1993)
0.00374
19932416
(-338 from 1992)
52
(-13 from 1992)
0.00264
19922078
(-351 from 1991)
65
(-19 from 1991)
0.00324
19911727
(+326 from 1990)
84
(+19 from 1990)
0.00413
19902053
(-465 from 1989)
65
(-23 from 1989)
0.00316
19891588
(+150 from 1988)
88
(+15 from 1988)
0.00442
19881738
(-320 from 1987)
73
(-20 from 1987)
0.00380
19871418
(+273 from 1986)
93
(+24 from 1986)
0.00496
19861691
(+672 from 1985)
69
(+27 from 1985)
0.00374
19852363
(-372 from 1984)
42
(-9 from 1984)
0.00227
19841991
(+985 from 1983)
51
(+23 from 1983)
0.00283
19832976
(+671 from 1982)
28
(+6 from 1982)
0.00156
19823647
(+358 from 1981)
22
(+3 from 1981)
0.00121
19814005
(-687 from 1980)
19
(-6 from 1980)
0.00106
19803318
(+223 from 1979)
25
(+3 from 1979)
0.00140
19793541
(-153 from 1978)
22
No change from 1978
0.00128
19783388
(-21 from 1977)
22
No change from 1977
0.00134
19773367
(+3244 from 1976)
22
(+14 from 1976)
0.00134
19766611
(+563 from 1975)
8
(+1 from 1975)
0.00051
19757174
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00045
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0
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0.0000
19640
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0
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0.0000
19630
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0
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0.0000
19620
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0
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0.0000
19610
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0.0000
19600
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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0.0000
19570
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0.0000
19560
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0.0000
19550
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0.0000
19540
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0.0000
19530
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0.0000
19520
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0.0000
19510
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0.0000
19500
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0.0000
19490
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0.0000
19480
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19470
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19430
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0.0000
19420
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19410
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0.0000
19400
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0.0000
19390
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0.0000
19380
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0.0000
19370
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19360
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19350
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0.0000
19340
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0.0000
19330
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0.0000
19320
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0.0000
19310
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0.0000
19300
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0.0000
19290
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0.0000
19280
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0.0000
19270
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0.0000
19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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0.0000
19210
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0.0000
19200
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0.0000
19190
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0.0000
19180
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19170
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0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19150
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0
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0.0000
19140
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0
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0.0000
19130
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0
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0.0000
19120
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0
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0.0000
19110
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0.0000
19100
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0.0000
19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18970
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18960
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18950
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18940
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18930
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18810
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18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Charli

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3812021#4362022#4282023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#7102021#6732022#7772023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2892021#4232022#3232023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2832021#3912022#4532023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4012021#5162022#5622023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2512021#2922022#3442023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4302021#4902022#5642023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3792021#3202022#3192023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2142021#2782022#2102023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4762021#4962022#3672023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3632021#3712022#3402023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3712021#2862022#2452023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3502021#4172022#4362023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2772021#3002022#5142023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4332021#2582022#4842023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3332021#3132022#4512023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4072021#3792022#3062023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4002021#4442022#4242023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3452021#3272022#3922023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3922021#3582022#2862023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5112021#3692022#2962023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4472021#6992022#5872023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3312021#4842022#5602023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3102021#5182022#5312023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4392021#4792022#4402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4362021#3872022#4772023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1822021#5032022#3062023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6022021#4642022#4472023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2172021#3702022#2862023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4402021#4412022#5612023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2402021#5152022#3912023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1972021#1982022#2892023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3522021#4892022#8782023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2732021#3302022#3362023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2922017#2452020#2512023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6652021#5702022#4662023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2842020#2822021#1702022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2022019#2002020#1802021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5632021#4402022#5532023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1412019#1772021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1972015

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2472017

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1682023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#842020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3492021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2212021

Popularity Rankings for Charli in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#482009#912010#882011

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2222020#2572021#3602022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3322006#3652014#3362019

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4152018#4712020#3632021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6152005#6492006#7162007

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642021#6342022#6252023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7642020#7272021#6972022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9252022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Charli a Name for Boys or Girls?

Charli has become a popular unisex name in recent years. Its modern spelling gives it a fresh appeal that’s well-suited to both boys and girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Charli

Charli in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Charli D'Amelio (Social Media Personality, born 2004): An American social media influencer and dancer who gained massive popularity on TikTok.
  • Charli XCX (Singer, born 1992): A British singer and songwriter known for her unique pop music and hit singles.
  • Charli Robinson (TV Host, born 1980): An Australian television presenter and former member of the children's group Hi-5.
  • Charli Baltimore (Rapper, born 1974): An American rapper and songwriter who has released several albums and mixtapes.
  • Charli Collier (Basketball Player, born 1999): An American professional basketball player drafted first overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft.
  • Charli Taft (Singer, born 1991): A British singer and songwriter known for her work in the K-pop industry.
  • Charli Gose (Actress, born 2006): A young American actress who has appeared in various television series and films.
  • Charli Howard (Model, born 1991): A British model and body positivity advocate who has worked with several major fashion brands.
  • Charli D'Amelio ("The D'Amelio Show," 2021 TV Series): Follows the life of the TikTok star and her family as they navigate fame and personal challenges.
  • "Charli" (2019 Album): The third studio album by English singer Charli XCX, featuring a mix of pop and experimental tracks.
  • Charli Howard ("Misfits," 2021 Novel): The protagonist of a novel about a plus-sized model breaking industry norms and finding self-acceptance.
  • Charli Baltimore ("Banshee," 2013 TV Series): A supporting character in the action-packed series centered on an ex-con assuming the identity of a small-town sheriff.
  • "Charli and the Chocolate Factory" (2018 Children's Book): A whimsical story about a girl named Charli who inherits a magical chocolate factory.
  • Charli ("The Secret Life of the American Teenager," 2008 TV Series): A high school student navigating the complexities of teenage life and relationships.
  • Charli Creek (Queensland, Australia): A stream in Queensland that is a tributary of the Flinders River.
  • Charli's Bay (Western Australia, Australia): A coastal bay located in the Kimberley region, known for its pristine beaches.

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