Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Kharlie since 2004
Babies named Kharlie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Kharlie is a modern respelling of the name Charlie, which itself is a familiar nickname for Charles. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, reflecting the early 2000s trend of creative spellings. Its peak year of usage was 2017, after which its popularity began to decline. Although it has yet to enter the top 1000 names, Kharlie represents a broader pattern of parents choosing unique spellings to give traditional names a fresh feel. As a variant of Charlie, it carries the implied meaning of 'free man' from the Germanic root *karlaz. The name is predominantly given to girls in the United States.
Kharlie is a contemporary spelling variant of Charlie, itself a diminutive of Charles. Charles comes from the Germanic element *karlaz meaning 'free man'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 17th century, with Charlie emerging as a popular stand-alone name in the 19th century. Modern respellings like Kharlie reflect a trend toward unique spellings in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Charlie, Char, Lee
Sibling names for Kharlie
Names that share Kharlie's style, for a brother or sister.
