Carley

Meaning of Carley

It means "free woman" or "strong woman." It's a feminine form derived from names meaning "free man."

Carley has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carley

After ranking as high as #411 in 2000, Carley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Carley

• Carley Pope
  Canadian actress, Schitt's Creek
• Carley Stenson
  British actress, Hollyoaks star
• Carley McCord
  American sports reporter, TV personality
• Carley Shimkus
  Fox News Channel reporter, anchor
• Carley Roney
  Co-founder, The Knot media

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Questions about the name Carley

What does the name Carley mean?

Carley means it means "free woman" or "strong woman." it's a feminine form derived from names meaning "free man.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Carley a boy's or a girl's name?

Carley is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carley?

Carley did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Carley most popular?

Carley peaked at #411 in 2000.