Will my child share the name Carly with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Carly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Carly in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Carly becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Carly is declining: down 1,394 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #187 in 1996.

Is Carly popular in the US as well as the UK?

Carly is more popular in the US (#873) than in the UK (#3016). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Carly a popular baby name in the United States?

Carly ranks #873 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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Carly is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Carly in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#3333

US Rank #873

About the Name Carly

Carly has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1077 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #187 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Carly is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Carly in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #873, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.