Charli is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #496 in 2025 with 597 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 845 births ranking #364. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 911.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,692 girls born was named Charli. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Charli is a sleek modern spelling variant of Charlie that keeps the same free-person meaning. It feels playful, stylish, and highly contemporary.
The form rose with the popularity of nickname-style girls' names and alternative spellings. Its appeal is shaped strongly by modern taste while the root family remains very traditional.