Carly

In 2022, the name Carly was 776th most popular baby name for girls and 1,488th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 364 babies were named Carly in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 9,259 babies in the United States were named Carly. Today, the average age of someone named Carly is around 26 to 28 years old.

The name "Carly" is not common today.

Nicknames for Carly include Car and Carlye.

Carly Meaning & Origin

Carly is a feminine name of Old German origin, meaning "free man," suggesting traits of independence, strength, and liberty.

The name Carly is described as bubbly, creative and energetic.

Pronunciation

Carly is pronounced kaw-lee in English. The name Carly has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Carly

• The name Carly is a unisex name, and while it's more commonly used for females, it's also been used as a nickname for males named Carl.

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