Karley
K-spelling of Carly, a feminine form of Carl; the Germanic root karl described a free man and also lies behind Charles.
Karley in 2025
Karley was given to 46 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 5,952nd most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 72,073 babies born.
The history of Karley
Karley reached its highest point in 2005, when 317 babies were given the name, ranking 1,475th that year. Its best-ever ranking was 1,292nd, in 1994.
Across the 54 years of records since 1972, 7,955 babies have been named Karley. Half of them were born before 2003, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Karley by decade
| Decade | Babies named Karley | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83 | 6,954 |
| 1980s | 414 | 3,149 |
| 1990s | 2,452 | 1,292 |
| 2000s | 2,825 | 1,475 |
| 2010s | 1,647 | 1,830 |
| 2020s | 534 | 2,268 |
Where Karley is heading
Karley has fallen 74% over the past decade, from 180 babies in 2015 to 46 in 2025.
Names like Karley
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Karley.