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