How Popular (or Rare) was Charlie in 2023?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#17
2023 Rank
2,010
2023 Births
#4
Best Rank (2012)
5,571
Peak Year (2012)
106,440
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 138
Rarity Factor (2023)

📊 The Charlie Story

Charlie is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #17 in 2023 with 2,010 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 5,571 births ranking #4. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 138 boys born was named Charlie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 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: English diminutive of Charles or Charlotte  |  Meaning: free person

Charlie is a bright, beloved short form meaning free person. It feels cheerful, familiar, and highly versatile.

The name has long been used for both boys and girls and became especially popular for girls as friendly nickname-style names rose. Its charm lies in ease, warmth, and broad recognisability.

Did you know?Charlie is one of the names that now feels fully established on girls while still remaining strongly unisex.
Similar namesCharli, Charlee, Charlotte, Billie, Frankie

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