Carlee
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Carlee: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2008.
Of American origin, Carlee is a modern feminine variant of Charles, ultimately from the Germanic *karlaz* meaning "free man" – a name that travelled from Old High German *karal* into English as *ceorl*. The spelling with an -ee ending emerged in the late 20th century as a trendy alternative to Carly or Carley. Perhaps most notably, American R&B singer Carlee Russell caught attention with her 2014 single *Love You Better*. While no major places carry the exact spelling, the root *Charles* has given its name to countless towns worldwide, from Charleston, South Carolina, to Charles Town in West Virginia. A charmingly phonetic twist on a classic, Carlee remains firmly modern in feel, often chosen by parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive, personable touch.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20083 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #7933 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y