Carlie

Meaning of Carlie

This name is a feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'. It suggests independence and a strong spirit.

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

Popularity of Carlie

After ranking as high as #502 in 2000, Carlie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Carlie

• Carly Rae Jepsen
  Canadian pop singer-songwriter
• Carly Simon
  American singer-songwriter
• Carly Fiorina
  American businesswoman, politician
• Carly Chaikin
  American actress
• Carly Booth
  Scottish professional golfer

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Questions about the name Carlie

What does the name Carlie mean?

Carlie means this name is a feminine form of charles, meaning 'free man'. it suggests independence and a strong spirit, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Carlie?

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

When was Carlie most popular?

Carlie peaked at #502 in 2000.