Karly
How to say it: KAR-lee · /ˈkɑrli/
Variant spelling of Carly, feminine form of Carl/Charles, from Old Norse/Germanic meaning 'free man'.
Karly was the 367th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 66 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 72% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #619 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #367 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 66 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,741 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −72% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #619 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Karly peaked in the 1990s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Kar
Honouring a Karly in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Karly is about 1 in 156.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Karly
- Karly Roestbakken (born 2001)Australian soccer player
- Karly Rothenberg (born 1962)American actress
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