US Popularity:855
Origin:German
Meaning:Free man; Army, army leader, commander, warrior
Charli is a girl’s name with German origins. Meaning a “free man,” Charli derives from the boy’s name Charlie. The name Charli is often used as a nickname for those called Charlotte and Charlene. Some also believe that Charli is linked to the German words harjaz and charja, meaning “army,” “army leader,” “commander,” or “warrior.” A captivating name in its own right, Charli has grown in popularity in the United States over recent years, and is ready to be rocked by baby.

Charli Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Charli is currently #4047 on The Bump
Girl:Charli is currently #1794 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Charli is currently #855 in U.S. births
Girl:Charli is currently #316 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#855
in 2022
- 102
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 87

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 365

  • Name Doctor, Charli

  • Behind the Name, Charli, November 2020

  • Behind the Name, Charlie, May 2020

  • Behind the Name, Charles, December 2020

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