Charli
How to say it: CHAR-lee · /ˈtʃɑrli/
Modern spelling of Charlie; feminine short form of Charlotte/Charles from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man'.
Charli was the 74th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 597 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 65% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #84 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #74 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 597 |
| Share of births | 1 in 510 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +65% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #84 |
| In France, 2025 | #22 among girls’ names, 50 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Charli hit its top in the 2020s. At its peak today, a gentle fall is anticipated.
What goes with it
Breezy CHAR lee feels soft and gentle with easy movement across languages. Zoe matches its spark.
Nicknames
- Char
Honouring a Charli in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Charli is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #22 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Charli
- Charli D'Amelio (born 2004)American social media personality
- Charli Collier (born 1999)American basketball player
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