How Popular (or Rare) was Charlee in 1997?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Boy

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#2,022
1997 Rank
5
1997 Births
#1,191
Best Rank (2012)
22
Peak Year (2012)
210
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 62,889
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Bottom 46%
Among UK boys' names in 1997
Rare ยท 1 in 62,889 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Charlee Story

Charlee is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2022 in 1997 with 5 recorded births. This places Charlee in the bottom 46% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 22 births ranking #1191. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.7%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 62,889 boys born was named Charlee. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Modern spelling variant  |  Meaning: free person; modern spelling variant of Charlie

Charlee is a modern spelling variant of Charlie and shares the free-person meaning of the Charles family. It feels friendly, upbeat, and strongly current.

The spelling rose as parents adapted already familiar unisex names into forms that looked more overtly feminine. Its modern appeal is driven by style as much as by root tradition.

Did you know?Charlee is a good example of how modern spelling changes can quickly shift the feel of a familiar name without changing the sound.
Similar namesCharli, Charlie, Charlotte, Harlee, Aubree

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