Charley

Meaning of Charley

Charley is a nickname that means "free man." It's a friendly and approachable name with a strong, classic feel.

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

Popularity of Charley

Charley has cooled off, slipping to #760 in 2025, down from a peak of #489 in 2014.

Notable people named Charley

• Charley Webb
  British actress, Emmerdale star
• Charley Hull
  English professional golfer
• Charley Pride
  Country music legend (Note: While famously male, the name Charley is also used for females)
• Charley van den Ouden
  Dutch footballer (Note: While famously male, the name Charley is also used for females)
• Charley Lonsdale
  American actress (Note: While famously male, the name Charley is also used for females)

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Questions about the name Charley

What does the name Charley mean?

Charley means charley is a nickname that means "free man." it's a friendly and approachable name with a strong, classic feel, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Charley?

In 2025, Charley ranked #760 for girls, down from #729 the year before.

When was Charley most popular?

Charley peaked at #489 in 2014.