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Charlee

Girl name · 25 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Charlee: 25 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1987.

Charlee is a modern, gender-neutral spelling of Charlie, which itself comes from the Germanic name Charles—from *karlaz, meaning "free man." While the classic form Charlie has been borne by icons such as silent-film legend Charlie Chaplin and musician Charlie Parker, the Charlee variant has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly for girls, offering a fresh twist on a timeless name. Place connections reach through countless Charlestowns and Charlottes around the world, all sharing the same root. This spelling also echoes the trend towards unique, individualized names while keeping a familiar sound.

Girl 7 of 52 years

Peak year
19874 babies
Latest (2014)
#6814 babies
Total births
25since 1987
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1987 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).