Declining since 2017, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Charlii since 2008
Babies named Charlii per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Charlii is a modern respelling of the classic diminutive Charlie, which has long been a unisex favorite but is now predominantly feminine. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, part of a wave of creative spellings that add an extra 'i' to common names. It reached its peak rank of 13,208 in 2016, but has since been falling in popularity, with a trajectory showing consistent decline after 2017. While its meaning is indirectly tied to the Germanic 'free man,' the doubled 'i' spelling is a purely contemporary invention. Unlike traditional spellings, Charlii has never appeared on the top 1000 list and remains a rare choice, reflecting a preference for uniqueness over tradition.
Charlii is a modern respelling of Charlie, itself a diminutive of Charles. Charles derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The doubled 'i' ending follows a contemporary trend for unique spellings, particularly in the United States where it first appeared in records in 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Charlii
Names that share Charlii's style, for a brother or sister.
