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Charley

female

Meaning

"Free Person"

A diminutive spelling of Charles, from Germanic roots meaning free person, widely used as a gender-neutral form.

Popularity History of Charley

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#729Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#729

Charley was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-3

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Charley Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Charley.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Charley

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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