Charly
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Charles, variant of Charlie.
Every Charly since 1884 — 3,833 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Charly
Charly is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,262 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 3,833 American babies have been named Charly — about 66% girls and 34% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 141 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Charly stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Charly 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 | 48 | #3,262 | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2024 | 82 | #2,267 | 38 | #3,172 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2,904 | 30 | #3,727 |
| 2022 | 97 | #2,008 | 44 | #2,881 |
| 2021 | 77 | #2,349 | 30 | #3,664 |
| 2020 | 86 | #2,117 | 32 | #3,429 |
| 2019 | 82 | #2,236 | 26 | #4,024 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,718 | 31 | #3,548 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,607 | 21 | #4,624 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,227 | 21 | #4,645 |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,299 | 26 | #4,000 |
| 2014 | 109 | #1,855 | 28 | #3,709 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,513 | 34 | #3,197 |
| 2012 | 95 | #2,034 | 32 | #3,384 |
| 2011 | 79 | #2,353 | 32 | #3,374 |
| 2010 | 73 | #2,518 | 47 | #2,592 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,621 | 52 | #2,457 |
| 2008 | 64 | #2,807 | 39 | #3,011 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,399 | 51 | #2,478 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,144 | 30 | #3,461 |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,532 | 55 | #2,187 |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,657 | 58 | #2,054 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,093 | 34 | #2,856 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,826 | 49 | #2,160 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,800 | 45 | #2,251 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,680 | 32 | #2,813 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,431 | 20 | #3,323 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,731 | 18 | #3,331 |
| 1985 | 48 | #2,179 | 7 | #5,232 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,762 | 7 | #5,017 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,275 | 5 | #5,595 |
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| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,106 |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #904 |
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Famous people named Charly
- Charly Gaul Cyclist · 1932–2005
- Charly García Musician · b. 1951
- Charly Mottet Cyclist · b. 1962
- Charly Wegelius Cyclist · b. 1978
- Charly Musonda Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charly mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Charles, variant of Charlie.
How popular is the name Charly in 2025?
Charly ranked #3,262 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Charly?
3,833 babies have been named Charly in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Charly most popular?
Charly peaked in 2022, when 141 newborns received the name.
Is Charly a boy or girl name?
Charly is used for both: about 66% of babies named Charly have been girls and 34% boys.
Is the name Charly rising or falling?
Charly is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Charly?
Well-known people named Charly include Charly Gaul (cyclist), Charly García (musician), Charly Mottet (cyclist).