Charley name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Charley

ch(ar)-ley

Meaning: Manly, Strong, Diminutive of Charles, Free Man, Husband and Vigorous

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What does Charley mean?
Variations of Charley
Middle Names for Charley
How popular is Charley?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Charley
Sibling Names for Charley
Famous People Named Charley
Lists having Charley

What does Charley mean?

Used primarily in Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish and English eternal and prevailing, Charley means "Manly, Strong, Diminutive of Charles, Free Man, Husband or Vigorous" is originated from Germanic and Old High German is aimed at both boys and girls.

Charley is variant of famous and conifer Charlotte. Charlotte is variant form of durable and eminent Caroline. Charlotte is feminine version of Charles or. Charlotte is French equivalent of Charlot. Charlotte means Strong, Feminine of Charles and Glam has its origin in Old High German and Germanic.

Charley is derivative of Charles. Charles is English equivalent of Karl. Also Charles is equivalent of Karl in French and English languages. Charles's meaning is Vigorous and Army is of Old High German and Germanic origin.

It is celebrated on March 2 or November 4.

How do I pronounce Charley?

ch(ar)-ley is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Charley.

Variants of Charley

Carolus, Charlotte, Caroline, Charlot, Arlette, Sharla, Carleen, Charlotterose

How popular is the name Charley?

Charley is a popular name in United States given to over 31540 babies in 231 years. Presently the name is rising, in 1880, 637 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 58th position.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 15 times Charley was a common name in England and Wales. Over 6148 babies have been named Charley since 1996.

At its zenith in 1999,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 46 years.

Charley is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1907 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1944, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 462 on boy names chart when 52 babies were given the name Charley. There are over 1175 babies that have been given the name Charley in France.

Charley is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1989 but could not make beyond the top 300. There are over 267 babies that have been given the name Charley in Ireland.

Charley is a common name in England while somewhat familiar name in Brazil, Philippines, Lebanon, Nigeria, Canada, Vanuatu, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Malawi, Jamaica, South Africa, India, China, Palestine, Indonesia and Jordan.

According to our estimate, over 30000 babies have been named Charley globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	1723	96	729	385
2022	1868	84	699	417
2021	1843	83	623	473
2020	1791	83	535	561
2019	1787	86	551	551
2018	1625	100	561	553
2017	1657	95	513	611
2016	1875	79	557	560
2015	1779	85	519	603
2014	1880	77	489	640

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Charley in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	90	47	166	46
	58	46	10	9
	8	11	10	9
	57	0	2	0

What numerology tells about Charley?

You would climb the highest rock if that's necessary to accomplish something you want badly. Working harder than required is what you are known for. You like to insult people in order to awaken their motivation and practically ‘force' them to prove they can do something. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. When it comes to relationships, you hate monogamy and easily fall in and out of love.

Parents who liked Charley, loved these names

Emil - Frequently Used and Ever lasting unisex name Emil means "Excellent, Industrious or Rival" which originated from Latin is used predominantly in Czech and Swedish. In 1952, widely accepted Emil was the 490th most popular name among baby boy names in United States
Brett - Brett's meaning is The Breton, Prince or A Breton used for both genders that originated from Old English is used mainly in English and Breton
Maurice - Unfading and Customary Maurice is used majorly in Irish, Norwegian and English, Maurice means "The One from Mauritania, Dark-skinned or Muir Meaning Sea", a gender insensitive name is of Celtic and Latin origin
Dawn - Eternal and Predominant Dawn specifically is used in English, meaning of Dawn is "Dawn, The Elements Dawn or Sun Arising" has its roots in English is given to both sexes
Otis - Outstanding and Conifer Otis came from English, Germanic and Old English, meaning of Otis is "Son of Otto, Wealthy or Son of Ote" which is substantially used in English and Norwegian is used as a gender-neutral name

Middle names for Charley

There are plenty of snowballing and familiar middle names that fit after "Charley". Have a look at them:

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Sibling Names for Charley

If you're looking for the perfect sibling name to complement your little one named Charley, we've got you covered. Here's a list of names that share similar vibes, charm and uniqueness with Charley, making it easy for your family to pick the best fit.

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Brother to Charley

Famous people named Charley

Charley Thornton, American college athletics administrator
Charley Fox, DFC
Charley Borah, American athlete
Charley Riley, inductee of the Boxing Hall of Fame
Charley Goldman, famed boxing trainer
Charley Reynolds, scout in the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment
Charley Jordan, American, St
Charley Harper, Cincinnati-based American Modernist artist
Charley Casserly, American football sportscaster and former executive
Charley Shipp, American professional basketball player and coach
Charley Paddock, American athlete and two time Olympic champion
Charley Chase, American comedian, actor
Charley Steiner, American sportscaster and broadcast journalist
Charley Pride, American country music singer, musician, guitarist, recording artist
Charley Patton, American Delta blues musician
Charley Eugene Johns, American politician
Charley Burley, American boxer
Charley Grapewin, American vaudeville performer, circus performer
Charley Parkhurst, American stagecoach driver
Charley White, on 25 March 1891 in Liverpool
Charley Ross, American missing child and was the primary victim of the first kidnapping for ransom
Charley Trippi, former American football player
Charley Straight, recording of 'Forgetful Blues' for Paramount
Charley Boorman, English TV presenter, travel writer and actor
Charley Taylor, former American football player, a wide receiver
Charley Reese, American syndicated columnist
Charley Lau, American catcher and highly influential hitting coach
Charley Pell, American college football player and coach
Charley Jones, American left fielder
Charley Winner, former a football coach whose professional and personal life was closely intertwined with that of Weeb Ewbank
Charley Ane, Charles Teetai Ane Jr
Charley Eckman, Charles Markwood "Charley" Eckman, Jr
Charley O'Leary, American professional baseball shortstop
Charley Hyatt, collegiate basketball player in the late 1920s
Charley Johnson, former American football quarterback and retired professor of chemical engineering
Charley Moran, American sportsman
Charley Thomas, Canadian curler from Calgary
Charley Barnes, former football end
Charley Webb, English actress
Charley Brock, American football center and linebacker
Charley Donnelly, American educator, golfer
Charley Way, college football coach and professional American football player
Charley Drayton, and many others
Charley Schanz, American professional baseball player
Charley Walters, Major League Baseball pitcher
Charley Cowan, American football offensive tackle
Charley Hoffman, American professional golfer
Charley Hannah, former American football offensive guard and defensive end
Charley Harraway, Charles Edward Harraway, Jr
Charley Hall, American professional baseball pitcher
Charley King in Chicago as Actress
Charley Ann Schmutzler in Leroy as Actress
Charley Atwell in Episode dated 10 February 2012 as
Charley Uchea in Big Brother 9 Special as
Charley Young in Golden Gods Awards as Miscellaneous Crew
Charley Britt in Viv Visits Lucy as Actor
Charley Boon in Synapse as Actor
Charley Vance in Killer Joe as Actor
Charley Broderick acted in movie Session 9
Charley Hayward, from 1993 drama, sci-fi movie Blue Flame, who portrayed Turner.
In 1925 drama movie, Autour d'un berceau, Charley Sov portrayed Le banquier Horlasse.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004

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