Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Charlye since 1921
Babies named Charlye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Charlye is a rare modern spelling variant of Charlie, which itself stems from the classic name Charles. According to U.S. Social Security data, Charlye first appeared in records in 1921 but has never reached the top 1,000 names. Its peak year was 2017, after which its usage has been falling. The name has not been recorded in any state with enough frequency to appear in top-name lists, consistent with its extremely low overall incidence. As a contemporary respelling, Charlye participates in the broader trend of creative name spellings while keeping the familiar sound of Charlie. Parents drawn to this form likely appreciate its uniqueness and modern feel, though it remains one of the least common variants of this nickname-turned-standalone name.
Charlye is a contemporary respelling of Charlie, which itself originated as a pet form of Charles. Charles derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. This spelling variant aligns with a trend of unique -ye endings in modern English names, though it remains rare in official records.
“Charlye” around the world
Where Charlye lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Chuck
Sibling names for Charlye
Names that share Charlye's style, for a brother or sister.
