Carli
A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Every Carli since 1957 — 8,972 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carli
Carli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,408 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 8,972 American babies have been named Carli. Its peak came in 1996, when 365 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,408 | — | — |
| 2024 | 54 | #3,023 | — | — |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,793 | — | — |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,933 | — | — |
| 2021 | 77 | #2,347 | — | — |
| 2020 | 125 | #1,649 | — | — |
| 2019 | 88 | #2,132 | — | — |
| 2018 | 108 | #1,869 | — | — |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,722 | — | — |
| 2016 | 157 | #1,466 | — | — |
| 2015 | 148 | #1,523 | — | — |
| 2014 | 110 | #1,840 | — | — |
| 2013 | 142 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 2012 | 167 | #1,391 | — | — |
| 2011 | 159 | #1,427 | — | — |
| 2010 | 197 | #1,224 | — | — |
| 2009 | 187 | #1,295 | — | — |
| 2008 | 251 | #1,044 | — | — |
| 2007 | 205 | #1,218 | — | — |
| 2006 | 227 | #1,102 | — | — |
| 2005 | 242 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 2004 | 241 | #986 | — | — |
| 2003 | 283 | #854 | — | — |
| 2002 | 261 | #875 | — | — |
| 2001 | 298 | #792 | — | — |
| 2000 | 311 | #742 | — | — |
| 1995 | 324 | #660 | — | — |
| 1990 | 168 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 1985 | 128 | #1,129 | — | — |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,910 | — | — |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,731 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carli mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages.
How popular is the name Carli in 2025?
Carli ranked #3,408 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carli?
8,972 babies have been named Carli in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carli most popular?
Carli peaked in 1996, when 365 newborns received the name.
Is Carli a boy or girl name?
Carli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carli rising or falling?
Carli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.