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Carley
OriginVariation of Carly, English
Meaning"free man"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girls#2725
2025 SSA
About Carley
The name Carley peaked for boys at #1830 in 1938. Carley is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
Pronounced KAR-lee.
As of October 2026, Carley ranked #8254 in US births in 2004 SSA, peaked at #1830 in 1938.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,567
Girls #2,725
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,080 | 237 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,106 | 234 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,372 | 171 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,507 | 147 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,453 | 151 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,587 | 134 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,819 | 108 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,681 | 123 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,194 | 86 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,757 | 62 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #3,048 | 53 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,725 | 63 |
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