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The name Carly peaked for boys at #3287 in 1986. Carly is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Carly is a girl's name of English origin meaning "free man".

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Though a couple of its more "creative" spellings—Carli and Karlee, for example—are still on the rise, this feminine form of Carl, popularized by singer Carly Simon in the 1970s, could by no stretch be considered fashionable. Despite its decline, the name has still seen some use in the entertainment industry, from Nickelodeon's <em>iCarly</em> to Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen.

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The name Carly is currently ranked #873 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #122 in 1995. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in CARLY, CARLY, and CARLY. Carly is occasionally used for boys in 2007.

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