NAME PROFILE
Charly
Charly is a variant of Charles, which means 'free man' in Old German. It embodies a sense of independence and strength, often associated with a fun-loving and sociable personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,833 |
| Gender | Female (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1984 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 40%TX — 29%UT — 17%NY — 9%FL — 6%
Notable People
Charly Musonda (Professional footballer) · Charly McClain (Country music singer) · Charlyne Yi (Actress, *Paper Towns*) · Charlyne Yi (Artist, *The Disaster Artist*) · Charly Garcia (Argentinian musician)
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