Charlie
Charlie is a unisex name of English origin meaning “free man.” It ranked #190 in the United States in 2025. A diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic Karl meaning free man.
how do you pronounce Charlie?
CHAR-lee
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what does Charlie mean?
The name Charlie means “free man.” It comes from the English language tradition.
A diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic Karl meaning free man. It functions as a full given name today and is used for both boys and girls, particularly popular in the UK and Australia.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #190 |
| 2023 | #197 |
| 2022 | #206 |
| 2021 | #214 |
| 2020 | #227 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Charlie?
- Charlie Chaplin
- Charlie Sheen
- Charlie Theron
what names are similar to Charlie?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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