Charley

Charley is a unisex 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 473 babies in the United States.

Charley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈt͡ʃɑː(ɹ).li/
Also spelled
Charles

About the name Charley

Charley 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. It travels in a few spellings: Charles.

In the United States, Charley first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 34,872 babies since 1880, including 473 in 2024.

Charley in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Charley in 2024
473
Total since 1880
34,872

Charley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Charley in 2025
23
Total since 1996
6,385

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Charley mean?

The meaning of Charley 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 Charley a boy or girl name?

Charley is a unisex name. In 2024, 473 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Charley?

Charley comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Charles.

How popular is the name Charley?

Charley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 34,872 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Charley?

Charley is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃɑː(ɹ).li/ (IPA).

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.