Charlie Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Charlie Chaplin, the iconic English actor and filmmaker, helped popularize the name globally.

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A Deep Dive

Charlie Overview

Meaning

Free man

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Germanic, Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic word “karl,” meaning “free man.”

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɑr.li/

Popularity

Charlie has enjoyed long standing popularity, often associated with a casual and friendly image.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

7 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Popular

Associated Traits

Freedom, independence, a spirited personality
A Deep Dive

Charlie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Charles, Charlotte, Charlene, Charlize, Carlo, Carlos, Carl, Charley, Charlieanne, Charlemagne

Common Nicknames

Lottie, C.J., Chucky, Charlo, Lottie

Diminutives

Char, Chuck, Lee, Chaz, Chas

Famous People

  • Charlie Chaplin
    (British Actor, Director, Composer)
  • Charlie Sheen
    (American Actor)
  • Charlie Puth
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Charlie Hunnam
    (British Actor)
  • Charlie Watts
    (British Drummer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Charlie Brown
    ("Peanuts," Comic Strip)
  • Charlie Kelly
    ("It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," TV Series)
  • Charlie Chaplin
    ("The Tramp," Silent Films)
  • Charlie Harper
    ("Two and a Half Men," TV Series)
  • Charlie Swan
    ("Twilight," Film)

Places

  • None

What Is the Meaning of Charlie?

The name Charlie means “free man.” This name carries a connotation of freedom and independence​.

What Is the Origin of The Name Charlie?

Charlie is derived from the English name Charles, which has a Germanic origin. The Germanic root “karl” means a free man.

It became popular in England through the influence of the French form Charles, introduced by the Normans.

Charlie Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#1272021#1232022#1252023
Top 3 Rankings#1222020#1232022#1252023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Charlie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023125
(-2 from 2022)
2235
(-100 from 2022)
0.12777
2022123
(+4 from 2021)
2335
(+115 from 2021)
0.13022
2021127
(-5 from 2020)
2220
(-18 from 2020)
0.12391
2020122
(+10 from 2019)
2238
(+153 from 2019)
0.12661
2019132
(+21 from 2018)
2085
(+235 from 2018)
0.11363
2018153
(+1 from 2017)
1850
(-63 from 2017)
0.09948
2017154
(+31 from 2016)
1913
(+147 from 2016)
0.10126
2016185
(+22 from 2015)
1766
(+205 from 2015)
0.09122
2015207
(+23 from 2014)
1561
(+123 from 2014)
0.08002
2014230
(+10 from 2013)
1438
(+111 from 2013)
0.07351
2013240
(+66 from 2012)
1327
(+282 from 2012)
0.06884
2012306
(+69 from 2011)
1045
(+189 from 2011)
0.05388
2011375
(+85 from 2010)
856
(+185 from 2010)
0.04418
2010460
(+156 from 2009)
671
(+181 from 2009)
0.03422
2009616
(+121 from 2008)
490
(+85 from 2008)
0.02420
2008737
(+46 from 2007)
405
(+38 from 2007)
0.01944
2007783
(-6 from 2006)
367
(+12 from 2006)
0.01734
2006777
(+181 from 2005)
355
(+98 from 2005)
0.01698
2005958
(+80 from 2004)
257
(+34 from 2004)
0.01266
20041038
(+174 from 2003)
223
(+48 from 2003)
0.01105
20031212
(-15 from 2002)
175
(+5 from 2002)
0.00872
20021197
(+181 from 2001)
170
(+32 from 2001)
0.00861
20011378
(+47 from 2000)
138
(+9 from 2000)
0.00697
20001425
(-104 from 1999)
129
(-7 from 1999)
0.00646
19991321
(+9 from 1998)
136
(+4 from 1998)
0.00699
19981330
(-39 from 1997)
132
(-3 from 1997)
0.00681
19971291
(-22 from 1996)
135
(-2 from 1996)
0.00707
19961269
(+131 from 1995)
137
(+20 from 1995)
0.00715
19951400
(+33 from 1994)
117
(+6 from 1994)
0.00609
19941433
(+74 from 1993)
111
(+7 from 1993)
0.00569
19931507
(+136 from 1992)
104
(+12 from 1992)
0.00528
19921643
(-366 from 1991)
92
(-39 from 1991)
0.00459
19911277
(+57 from 1990)
131
(+11 from 1990)
0.00644
19901334
(+281 from 1989)
120
(+34 from 1989)
0.00584
19891615
(-386 from 1988)
86
(-35 from 1988)
0.00432
19881229
(+50 from 1987)
121
(+12 from 1987)
0.00629
19871279
(-25 from 1986)
109
(+1 from 1986)
0.00582
19861254
(+282 from 1985)
108
(+29 from 1985)
0.00585
19851536
(-2 from 1984)
79
(+5 from 1984)
0.00428
19841534
(+702 from 1983)
74
(+31 from 1983)
0.00410
19832236
(-363 from 1982)
43
(-14 from 1982)
0.00240
19821873
(-64 from 1981)
57
(-4 from 1981)
0.00314
19811809
(-185 from 1980)
61
(-10 from 1980)
0.00341
19801624
(-28 from 1979)
71
No change from 1979
0.00399
19791596
(+94 from 1978)
71
(+9 from 1978)
0.00412
19781690
(-310 from 1977)
62
(-19 from 1977)
0.00377
19771380
(+282 from 1976)
81
(+22 from 1976)
0.00492
19761662
(+1219 from 1975)
59
(+34 from 1975)
0.00375
19752881
(+547 from 1974)
25
(+6 from 1974)
0.00160
19743428
(-195 from 1973)
19
(-1 from 1973)
0.00121
19733233
(+1877 from 1972)
20
(+10 from 1972)
0.00129
19725110
(-576 from 1971)
10
(-2 from 1971)
0.00062
19714534
(-1424 from 1970)
12
(-9 from 1970)
0.00068
19703110
(-407 from 1969)
21
(-3 from 1969)
0.00115
19692703
(-222 from 1968)
24
(-1 from 1968)
0.00136
19682481
(-402 from 1967)
25
(-7 from 1967)
0.00146
19672079
(+15 from 1966)
32
(+1 from 1966)
0.00186
19662094
(+110 from 1965)
31
(+2 from 1965)
0.00177
19652204
(-133 from 1964)
29
(-4 from 1964)
0.00159
19642071
(-317 from 1963)
33
(-10 from 1963)
0.00169
19631754
(+28 from 1962)
43
(+2 from 1962)
0.00216
19621782
(-61 from 1961)
41
(-3 from 1961)
0.00202
19611721
(-48 from 1960)
44
(-1 from 1960)
0.00212
19601673
(-157 from 1959)
45
(-6 from 1959)
0.00216
19591516
(-81 from 1958)
51
(-4 from 1958)
0.00245
19581435
(-197 from 1957)
55
(-17 from 1957)
0.00266
19571238
(-17 from 1956)
72
(-1 from 1956)
0.00343
19561221
(-45 from 1955)
73
(+1 from 1955)
0.00354
19551176
(-100 from 1954)
72
(-11 from 1954)
0.00359
19541076
(+2 from 1953)
83
(+3 from 1953)
0.00417
19531078
(-50 from 1952)
80
(-3 from 1952)
0.00415
19521028
(-126 from 1951)
83
(-19 from 1951)
0.00436
1951902
(-26 from 1950)
102
No change from 1950
0.00552
1950876
(-63 from 1949)
102
(-13 from 1949)
0.00580
1949813
(+3 from 1948)
115
(+2 from 1948)
0.00655
1948816
(-8 from 1947)
113
(-4 from 1947)
0.00648
1947808
(-37 from 1946)
117
(+4 from 1946)
0.00644
1946771
(-64 from 1945)
113
(+2 from 1945)
0.00701
1945707
(-69 from 1944)
111
(-21 from 1944)
0.00825
1944638
(-10 from 1943)
132
(-14 from 1943)
0.00966
1943628
(+58 from 1942)
146
(+28 from 1942)
0.01017
1942686
(-18 from 1941)
118
(+7 from 1941)
0.00849
1941668
(-66 from 1940)
111
(-23 from 1940)
0.00891
1940602
(-27 from 1939)
134
(-2 from 1939)
0.01134
1939575
(+5 from 1938)
136
(-4 from 1938)
0.01199
1938580
(-61 from 1937)
140
(-21 from 1937)
0.01227
1937519
(+59 from 1936)
161
(+31 from 1936)
0.01461
1936578
(-13 from 1935)
130
(+2 from 1935)
0.01206
1935565
(-11 from 1934)
128
(-7 from 1934)
0.01178
1934554
(-52 from 1933)
135
(-26 from 1933)
0.01247
1933502
(+13 from 1932)
161
No change from 1932
0.01539
1932515
(+1 from 1931)
161
(+1 from 1931)
0.01455
1931516
(-18 from 1930)
160
(-19 from 1930)
0.01450
1930498
(-3 from 1929)
179
(-6 from 1929)
0.01535
1929495
(+7 from 1928)
185
(-3 from 1928)
0.01598
1928502
(-9 from 1927)
188
(-13 from 1927)
0.01573
1927493
No change from 1926
201
(+1 from 1926)
0.01626
1926493
(+36 from 1925)
200
(+18 from 1925)
0.01626
1925529
(+22 from 1924)
182
(+7 from 1924)
0.01441
1924551
(-32 from 1923)
175
(-8 from 1923)
0.01351
1923519
(+1 from 1922)
183
(+2 from 1922)
0.01461
1922520
(+105 from 1921)
181
(+42 from 1921)
0.01451
1921625
(-134 from 1920)
139
(-58 from 1920)
0.01086
1920491
(-19 from 1919)
197
(-2 from 1919)
0.01584
1919472
(+44 from 1918)
199
(+21 from 1918)
0.01694
1918516
(+30 from 1917)
178
(+27 from 1917)
0.01480
1917546
(+73 from 1916)
151
(+32 from 1916)
0.01344
1916619
(-43 from 1915)
119
(-7 from 1915)
0.01096
1915576
(-19 from 1914)
126
(+25 from 1914)
0.01231
1914557
(+30 from 1913)
101
(+25 from 1913)
0.01268
1913587
(-37 from 1912)
76
(-3 from 1912)
0.01160
1912550
(+100 from 1911)
79
(+35 from 1911)
0.01346
1911650
(-147 from 1910)
44
(-21 from 1910)
0.00996
1910503
(+121 from 1909)
65
(+26 from 1909)
0.01549
1909624
(-57 from 1908)
39
(-4 from 1908)
0.01060
1908567
(-13 from 1907)
43
No change from 1907
0.01213
1907554
(+135 from 1906)
43
(+15 from 1906)
0.01274
1906689
(-133 from 1905)
28
(-11 from 1905)
0.00893
1905556
(+97 from 1904)
39
(+11 from 1904)
0.01259
1904653
(-126 from 1903)
28
(-9 from 1903)
0.00957
1903527
(+18 from 1902)
37
(+2 from 1902)
0.01330
1902545
(+46 from 1901)
35
(+7 from 1901)
0.01249
1901591
(+97 from 1900)
28
(+1 from 1900)
0.01101
1900688
(-174 from 1899)
27
(-6 from 1899)
0.00850
1899514
(+165 from 1898)
33
(+10 from 1898)
0.01333
1898679
(-35 from 1897)
23
No change from 1897
0.00839
1897644
(+228 from 1896)
23
(+9 from 1896)
0.00926
1896872
(-102 from 1895)
14
(-3 from 1895)
0.00556
1895770
(-51 from 1894)
17
No change from 1894
0.00688
1894719
(+236 from 1893)
17
(+7 from 1893)
0.00720
1893955
(-289 from 1892)
10
(-9 from 1892)
0.00444
1892666
(+3 from 1891)
19
(+3 from 1891)
0.00845
1891669
(+122 from 1890)
16
(+4 from 1890)
0.00814
1890791
(+11 from 1889)
12
(+1 from 1889)
0.00595
1889802
(-78 from 1888)
11
(-2 from 1888)
0.00581
1888724
(-31 from 1887)
13
(+2 from 1887)
0.00686
1887693
No change from 1886
11
No change from 1886
0.00708
1886693
(+52 from 1885)
11
(+2 from 1885)
0.00716
1885745
(+106 from 1884)
9
(+2 from 1884)
0.00634
1884851
(-236 from 1883)
7
(-3 from 1883)
0.00509
1883615
(+198 from 1882)
10
(+4 from 1882)
0.00833
1882813
(+17 from 1881)
6
(+1 from 1881)
0.00519
1881830
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00506
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Charlie

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

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1492021#1402022#1422023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1492021#1572022#1772023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1022021#912022#802023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2282021#1682022#1702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#772021#722022#1112023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1132021#1112022#1132023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#982021#1172022#872023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1742021#1962022#1832023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1602021#972022#1252023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2392021#832022#1122023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1172021#1012022#1242023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1522021#1652022#1712023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#922021#772022#932023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#602021#1202022#712023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1602021#1622022#1482023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1122021#702022#922023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1212021#782022#922023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#852021#1222022#1032023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1062021#802022#852023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1192021#1102022#1032023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#642021#602022#852023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1682021#1432022#1562023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#712021#782022#1162023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1142021#872022#712023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1202021#1332022#932023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1622021#1442022#1532023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1072021#1282022#1032023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#992021#622022#782023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2172021#1282022#1602023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1692021#1872022#1782023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1172021#1352022#862023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1262021#1102022#1252023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1442021#1692022#2492023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#502021#912022#612023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#852021#442022#782023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1622021#1612022#1602023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1152021#1562022#1452023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#922021#232022#822023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1222021#2112022#972023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#412020#462021#1602023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1772021#3442022#842023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1462021#932022#782023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1582020#472021#432022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1212021#1232022#1892023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1322021#1242022#1122023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1542021#782022#1852023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#672019#782022#1842023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#902019#312021#602022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1572020#902021#1692023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1092021#1602022#1422023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#922020

Popularity Rankings for Charlie in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#42020#52021#42022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#272020#252021#202022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#682021#902022#532023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#542020#822021#582022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1122021#872022#1292023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#942020#922021#952022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2092020#2252021#2202022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2112022#2342023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2702021#2112022#4952023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3962021#2732022#3652023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3362019#4182022#3282023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4592019#4342020#4632021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6012019#7352020#7552021

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

Is Charlie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Charlie is a gender-neutral name used for both boys and girls. Originally a masculine name and diminutive form of Charles, it has gained widespread use for girls in recent decades.

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

Charlie in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Charlie Chaplin (Actor, Director, Composer, 1889-1977): A legendary British silent film actor, director, and composer, known for his iconic character "The Tramp."
  • Charlie Sheen (Actor, born 1965): American actor famous for his roles in "Platoon" and TV shows like "Two and a Half Men."
  • Charlie Puth (Singer-Songwriter, born 1991): An American singer-songwriter who gained fame with his song "See You Again."
  • Charlie Hunnam (Actor, born 1980): British actor known for his roles in "Sons of Anarchy" and "Pacific Rim."
  • Charlie Watts (Musician, Drummer, 1941-2021): The esteemed drummer for the Rolling Stones.
  • Charlie Day (Actor, Comedian, born 1976): American actor and comedian, best known for "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
  • Charlie Cox (Actor, born 1982): English actor known for playing Daredevil in Marvel's Netflix series.
  • Charlie Murphy (Comedian, Actor, 1959-2017): Comedian and actor, known for his work on "Chappelle's Show."
  • Charlie Wilson (Singer, 1953): An American R&B singer and former lead vocalist for The Gap Band.
  • Charlie Daniels (Musician, 1936-2020): Renowned for his contributions to country and Southern rock music.
  • Charlie Brown ("Peanuts," 1950 Comic Strip): The lovable and often unlucky protagonist of the "Peanuts" comic strip, known for his trademark zigzag shirt and thoughtful nature.
  • Charlie Kelly ("It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," 2005 TV Series): A main character in this TV series, known for his quirky and chaotic behavior that often leads to humorous situations.
  • Charlie Chaplin ("The Tramp," Silent Films): An iconic character portrayed by Charlie Chaplin in early Hollywood cinema, celebrated for his comedic genius and the emotional depth he brought to the silent film era.
  • Charlie Harper ("Two and a Half Men," 2003 TV Series): The womanizing jingle writer played by Charlie Sheen, known for his hedonistic lifestyle and witty comebacks in this popular sitcom.
  • Charlie Swan ("Twilight," 2008 Film): The father of Bella Swan, portrayed as the protective and down-to-earth sheriff of Forks, Washington, in the "Twilight" series.

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