Charleigh
Girl name · 44 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Charleigh: 44 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2003.
Charleigh is a modern, feminine variant of Charlie, itself a diminutive of the masculine Charles, which comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." This spelling skyrocketed in popularity in the 21st century, following the trend for creative "-leigh" endings. Famous bearers are more associated with the root name, including King Charles III of the United Kingdom and the beloved children's author Roald Dahl's character Charlie Bucket. The name Charles lends itself to many places, such as Charleston, South Carolina, and the Charles River in Massachusetts, both honouring royal figures. Charleigh itself remains a fresh, invented style, gaining particular traction in Scotland and other English-speaking countries as a distinctly more decorative and girlish take on the classic, with the same spirited, friendly undertones.
Girl 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20036 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6304 babies
- Total births
- 44since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 9%vs prior 5y