How Many People Are Named Charly?

Complete statistics for the name Charly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Charly
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Charly's origins aren't clear, but its rarity makes it stand out; only 1 in 90,099 Americans share this name, with just 3,663 living today. The majority, 75%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.

~3,663
Living in US
1 in 90,099
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Charlie
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Dynamic Innovative Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,662
Worldwide Bearers
#19,235
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
1,163
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,093
🇩🇪 Germany
927
🇧🇴 Bolivia
603
🇧🇪 Belgium
586
🇭🇹 Haiti
585
🇳🇬 Nigeria
565
🇮🇳 India
546
🇨🇴 Colombia
524
🇧🇷 Brazil
490

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,224 (33%)
♀ Female
2,439 (67%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
2,841
Would be under 30 (75%)
863
Would be 30–60 (23%)
64
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 3,768 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Charly Through the Generations

Charly saw its peak popularity in 2022 with 141 births, reflecting a trend towards newer generation names. With an average age of 21, it's clear that people named Charly are predominantly young, with 2,841 under 30, 863 aged between 30 and 60, and only 64 over 60. This distribution underscores the name's modernity and appeal among younger demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 389
Texas 276
Utah 184
New York 72
Florida 42
North Carolina 33
Illinois 21
Georgia 12
Ohio 12
Tennessee 11

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Charly's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Charly

How Many People Have the Name Charly?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,663 people in the United States currently share the name Charly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,099 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Charly a Common or Rare Name?

Charly is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Charly Mean?

Charly means "creative variant of Charlie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Charly in SSA data, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

When Was Charly Most Popular?

The name Charly reached peak popularity in 2022, with 141 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Charly?

Approximately 3,663 people named Charly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,768. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,099 Americans.

Is Charly a rare name?

Charly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,099 Americans has this name.

What does the name Charly mean?

Charly means "creative variant of Charlie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Charly more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 33% of people named Charly are male and 67% are female.

When was Charly most popular?

Charly peaked in 2022 with 141 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,663
All-Time Births3,768
1 in X1 in 90,099
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2022
World Rank#19,235
Male %33%
Female %67%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.