Will my child share the name Charly with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Charly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Charly in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Charly becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Charly is declining: down 308 places since 2018, to #4,992 in 2023. It peaked at #624 in 1999.

Is Charly a good choice for a distinctive name?

Charly is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Charly a popular baby name in the United States?

Charly does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Charly

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Charly is a distinctive choice, ranked #4686 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Charly in their class.

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UK Rank 2019

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About the Name Charly

Charly has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 308 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #624 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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