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Charley is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive or feminine form of Charles." It ranked #760 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive or feminine form of Charles. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Charley ranked #760 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #760 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charley mean?
Behind the Name does not give Charley a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive or feminine form of Charles.
Is Charley a popular name?
Charley ranked #760 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Charley a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Charley appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Charley — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
