Declining since 2004, #2,173 for girls today.
Popularity of Karlie since 1966
Babies named Karlie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 724 |
| 1990s | 3,215 |
| 2000s | 3,672 |
| 2010s | 2,921 |
| 2020s | 815 |
Meaning & origin
Karlie first appeared on U.S. records in 1966 and rose to a peak popularity in 2004, when it ranked 2173rd with a rate of 1 in 18,909 girls. Since then, it has been falling steadily in usage, maintaining a presence in states like Georgia, Florida, and Texas. The name's modern spelling with a 'K' echoes the trend of phonetic variations seen in names like Karlee and Carlee, blending a traditional root with contemporary style.
Karlie is a modern feminine variant of Charles, which derives from the Germanic word *karlaz* meaning 'free man.' It emerged in the 20th century as a creative spelling of Carlie or Karlee, picking up in the 2000s. The name parallels similar -ie endings among English feminine forms.
Where Karlie 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: Kar, Lee, Kiki
Sibling names for Karlie
Names that share Karlie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Karlie
Names whose popularity has moved with Karlie's over the last 50 years.
