Charley is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #870 in 2016 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 107 births ranking #326. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.1%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 9,220 boys born was named Charley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.