Declining since 1999, #2,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Carlie since 1883
Babies named Carlie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 | 8 |
| 1890s | 59 | 23 |
| 1900s | 50 | 44 |
| 1910s | 137 | 160 |
| 1920s | 136 | 253 |
| 1930s | 138 | 224 |
| 1940s | 141 | 201 |
| 1950s | 107 | 153 |
| 1960s | 77 | 75 |
| 1970s | 399 | 80 |
| 1980s | 1,388 | 31 |
| 1990s | 4,254 | 27 |
| 2000s | 4,973 | 13 |
| 2010s | 2,614 | 0 |
| 2020s | 528 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carlie is a feminine given name that emerged as a modern spelling of Carly, itself a diminutive of Carla or Caroline. It reflects the broader trend of names ending in -ie that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1883 but saw significant growth in the 1970s, reaching its peak rank in 2004. Since 1999, its popularity has been falling, though it remains in use, especially in states like Tennessee, California, and Texas. With a current rank of 2,645 in 2025, Carlie is given to about 1 in 24,727 girls, placing it as a moderately uncommon choice.
Carlie is a modern feminine spelling variant of Carly, itself a diminutive of Carla or Caroline, ultimately derived from the Germanic element 'karl' meaning 'free man'. It emerged as a given name in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, following the trend of names ending in -ie or -y. Its usage gained momentum in the 1970s and peaked in popularity around 2004.
Where Carlie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Car, Lee, Cari
Sibling names for Carlie
Names that share Carlie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Carlie
Names whose popularity has moved with Carlie's over the last 50 years.
