Charleigh Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Charleigh is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Charleigh?
Charleigh is spelled C-H-A-R-L-E-I-G-H. The name has 9 letters.
Charleigh at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Charleigh may derive from a combination of “Charles” meaning “free man” and the suffix “-leigh” meaning “clearing” or “meadow.”
- Origin
- Charleigh is a modern given name that may combine traditional name elements from English origin.
- Pronunciation
- CHAR-lee · 2 syllables
Charleigh Popularity in 2025
Rank#811
Recorded Births337
- Girls usage fell 49 places to #811 and recorded 32 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Charleigh Mean?
Charleigh may derive from a combination of “Charles” meaning “free man” and the suffix “-leigh” meaning “clearing” or “meadow.”
Origin: Charleigh is a modern given name that may combine traditional name elements from English origin.
How Do You Pronounce Charleigh?
PronunciationCHAR-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Charleigh?
- History
- The name Charleigh is used chiefly in recent decades as a contemporary variant or elaboration of names based on Charles.
Charleigh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 337 | #811 |
| 2024 | Girls | 369 | #762 |
| 2023 | Girls | 492 | #606 |
| 2022 | Girls | 560 | #548 |
| 2021 | Girls | 644 | #488 |
| 2020 | Girls | 642 | #477 |
| 2019 | Girls | 738 | #433 |
| 2018 | Girls | 686 | #459 |
| 2017 | Girls | 672 | #467 |
| 2016 | Girls | 623 | #501 |
| 2015 | Girls | 595 | #529 |
| 2014 | Girls | 561 | #552 |
| 2013 | Girls | 508 | #571 |
| 2012 | Girls | 416 | #676 |
| 2011 | Girls | 349 | #781 |
| 2010 | Girls | 253 | #995 |
| 2009 | Girls | 183 | #1,317 |
| 2008 | Girls | 138 | #1,635 |
| 2007 | Girls | 117 | #1,815 |
| 2006 | Girls | 90 | #2,149 |
| 2005 | Girls | 79 | #2,278 |
| 2004 | Girls | 64 | #2,589 |
| 2003 | Girls | 57 | #2,737 |
| 2002 | Girls | 43 | #3,241 |
When Was Charleigh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
738 recorded births
National rank #433
2018 · Girls
686 recorded births
National rank #459
2017 · Girls
672 recorded births
National rank #467
2021 · Girls
644 recorded births
National rank #488
Where Charleigh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #196 | 13 |
| AL | #283 | 17 |
| SC | #347 | 14 |
| GA | #364 | 30 |
| TN | #389 | 20 |
| LA | #426 | 10 |
| OK | #483 | 8 |
| NC | #510 | 21 |