Carley

Carley is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 53 girls in the United States.

Carley at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Carley

Carley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Carley first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #376 in 1996, and in 2024 53 babies received the name — 16,859 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Carley in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#376 in 1996
Peak year
1998
Babies named Carley in 2024
53
Total since 1880
16,859

Carley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#583 in 1998
Babies named Carley in 2024
3
Total since 1996
389

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carley mean?

The meaning of Carley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Carley a boy or girl name?

Carley is a girl name. In 2024, 53 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carley?

Carley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Carley?

Carley first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #376 in 1996, and 53 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].