Carli
Girl name · 50 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Carli: 50 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1999.
Though often seen as a modern feminine variant of Carl—derived from the Old German *karlaz*, meaning "free man"—Carli also shares roots with Caroline and Carla, giving it a distinctly fresh, international feel. The name gained wide recognition through American football star Carli Lloyd, whose two World Cup victories and Olympic gold medals made her a household name. In the UK, influencer and beauty entrepreneur Carli Bybel brings a contemporary pop-culture association. While no major places bear the name directly, its similarity to the Scottish town of Carluke offers a subtle geographic nod. In Scotland, Carli sits alongside Carly and Carlie as a versatile, upbeat choice that has steadily appeared on birth registers since the 1980s, appealing to parents who want a familiar sound with a slightly different spelling.
Girl 12 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19995 babies
- Latest (2012)
- #6654 babies
- Total births
- 50since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 10%vs prior 5y