Charlie

Meaning of Charlie

Charlie is a nickname that means 'free man'. It's often seen as a strong and independent choice for a girl.

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

Popularity of Charlie

Charlie has held fairly steady, sitting around #133 in 2025 after peaking at #122 in 2020.

Charlie as a boy's name

Charlie is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #145 in the US. It means 'free man' or simply 'man'. It suggests someone who is not bound or enslaved.

Notable people named Charlie

• Charlie's Angels
  Iconic fictional female spies
• Charli XCX
  British pop music singer
• Charlie Rose
  American television host
• Charlie Brooks
  English actress, soap opera star
• Charlie Drake
  British comedian and actor

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Questions about the name Charlie

What does the name Charlie mean?

Charlie means charlie is a nickname that means 'free man'. it's often seen as a strong and independent choice for a girl, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

Charlie is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Charlie?

In 2025, Charlie ranked #133 for girls, up from #140 the year before and #145 for boys, up from #176 the year before.

When was Charlie most popular?

Charlie peaked at #122 in 2020.