Charlie
Unisex name · Germanic · pronounced CHAR-lee
Verified name
What does Charlie mean?
Free man
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 144 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 22 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Char, Charry
Variant: Charley, Charlee
Related: Charles, Charlotte
Using Charlie across cultures
Friendly diminutive of Charles and Charlotte.
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