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Charlye

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Pronounced SHAR-lee /ˈʃɑːr.li/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Charlie/Charley, a pet form of Charlotte (or Charles), from the Germanic for 'free man.' A cool, tomboy-sweet name for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A cool spelling of Charlie: Charlye means 'free man' (said 'SHAR-lee'). Tomboy-sweet and modern.

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Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningA spelling of Charlie/Charley, a pet form of Charlotte (or Charles), from the Germanic for 'free man.' A cool, tomboy-sweet name for a girl.

U.S. rank (2024)#12386 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Charlye spells Charlie/Charley, a pet form of Charlotte, 'free man.' It reads cool and modern, tomboy-sweet - rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'SHAR-lee').

It appears rarely, next to Charlie and Charlee. Rare, cool, and sweet.

Did you know? Charlye is a spelling of Charlie/Charley, a pet form of Charlotte (or Charles), from the Germanic for 'free man' - a cool, tomboy-sweet name for a girl (said 'SHAR-lee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Charlye — Charlie/Charley variant; form of Charlotte; 'free man'

Variations

CharlieCharleyCharlee

Nicknames

CharLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charlye mean?

Charlye is a spelling of Charlie/Charley, a form of Charlotte (or Charles), from the Germanic for 'free man.'

How do you pronounce Charlye?

It's said SHAR-lee /ˈʃɑːr.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charlye a boy or girl name?

Charlye is used here as a girl's name; the Charlie sound is used for both.

How popular is Charlye?

Charlye is a rare name in the U.S.