NAME PROFILE
Charley
Charley is a variant of the name Charlie, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man.' The name has a friendly, approachable quality and evokes a sense of warmth and charm, often associated with playful and adventurous personalities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 35,321 |
| Gender | Male (36% / 64%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 27%CA — 23%LA — 18%OK — 18%GA — 15%
Notable People
Charley Boorman (Adventurer, TV presenter) · Charley Pride (Country music singer) · Charley Toorop (Dutch painter) · Charley Taylor (American football player) · Charley Chase (Silent film actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CharCharlieChaz
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