How Many People Are Named Charlye?

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

Charlye
Very Rare
Germanic

Charlye is a very rare name, with only 365 total births in the U.S. and 1 in 1,044,387 Americans bearing this name. Today, there are 316 people named Charlye in the U.S., and it peaked in 2017 with 28 births that year.

~316
Living in US
1 in 1,044,387
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Free woman
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Independent Warm-hearted Spirited
9
Life Path Number

The life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep sense of purpose. People connected to this number are often seen as generous souls who care about making the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

549
Worldwide Bearers
#359,531
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
252
🇮🇩 Indonesia
67
🇧🇷 Brazil
60
🇻🇪 Venezuela
31
🇲🇽 Mexico
31
🇵🇪 Peru
25
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇨🇴 Colombia
9
🇨🇲 Cameroon
7
🇨🇱 Chile
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
316 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
265
Would be under 30 (73%)
28
Would be 30–60 (8%)
72
Would be over 60 (20%)

All 365 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
76

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

📜 Charlye Through the Generations

The name Charlye has a unique journey, with only 365 total births in the U.S. history, yet 316 people still carry it today, making it a truly rare gem. It reached its peak in 2017 with 28 new additions, showing a rising trend. The majority, 73%, are under 30, indicating its modernity and appeal to contemporary parents. This stark contrast between its rarity and current popularity is fascinating, especially considering the significant gap between its all-time births and the number of living bearers. The age distribution also paints a picture of a name that's becoming more established, with a growing number of older individuals, suggesting a generational shift in its acceptance and recognition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Charlye's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Charlye

How Many People Have the Name Charlye?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 316 people in the United States currently share the name Charlye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,044,387 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Charlye a Common or Rare Name?

Charlye 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 Charlye Mean?

Charlye means "Free woman" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Charlye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Charlye Most Popular?

The name Charlye reached peak popularity in 2017, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Charlye?

Approximately 316 people named Charlye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 365. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,044,387 Americans.

Is Charlye a rare name?

Charlye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,044,387 Americans has this name.

What does the name Charlye mean?

Charlye means "Free woman" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Charlye more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Charlye are male and 100% are female.

When was Charlye most popular?

Charlye peaked in 2017 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US316
All-Time Births365
1 in X1 in 1,044,387
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2017
World Rank#359,531
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.