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Carlee

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Pronounced KAHR-lee /ˈkΙ‘r.li/Medium

Meaning: a modern feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man'Medium

In 30 seconds: Carlee is a modern feminine spin on Carl and Charles, which trace back to the Germanic 'karl', meaning 'free man'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaninga modern feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man'
U.S. rank (2024)#1680 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births121 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 12,876

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200919022024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name takes the sturdy Charles, by way of Carl, and gives it a light, contemporary feminine ending. That Germanic root karl simply meant a 'free man', a plain and dignified sense underneath the breezy spelling. Carlee is one of several ways American parents have feminized the name by sound.

Its siblings, Carley, Carli, Carlie, Carly and Karlee, all chase the same upbeat two-syllable rhythm with different vowels and endings. The choice between them is almost entirely a matter of look.

Did you know? Carlee is a spelling variant of Carly, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Carlee β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CarleyCarliCarlieCarlyKarlee

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Carlyβ€” The most common spelling of the same feminine name.
Karleeβ€” A K-spelling of the identical name.
Charlesβ€” The classic name Carlee ultimately feminizes.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Carlee mean?

Carlee is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Carlee?

It's commonly said KAHR-lee /ˈkΙ‘r.li/.

Is Carlee a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Carlee is used as a girl name.

How popular is Carlee?

In 2024, Carlee ranked #1680 in the U.S. for girls, with 121 births recorded.