Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Free man, Manly, Strong, Diminutive of Charles, Free Man
Pronunciation: CHAHR-lee, /ˈtʃɑrli/, CH AA R L IY
Popularity Rank: #10,224
Derived from the name Charles, meaning 'free man'. Can also be a diminutive of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.
The name Charley is of English origin and means Free man, Manly, Strong, Diminutive of Charles, Free Man. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Charley is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, France, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: CHAHR-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtʃɑrli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH AA R L IY
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Charley is recorded 4,925 times globally, ranking it as the 10,224th most common name worldwide.
Charley is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 2,366 occurrences, making it the 619th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Charley is found among 1 in every 232 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #619 | 1 : 232 |
| United States of America | #2,909 | 1 : 1,756 |
| France | #3,072 | 1 : 2,734 |
| Netherlands | #3,117 | 1 : 2,272 |
| South Africa | #10,187 | 1 : 21,513 |
| Canada | #5,115 | 1 : 5,095 |
| Nigeria | #8,760 | 1 : 17,571 |
| Colombia | #18,123 | 1 : 29,310 |
| Ireland | #2,148 | 1 : 2,213 |
| Hong Kong | #6,372 | 1 : 11,165 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Charley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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