Free man
Carlye is a rare feminine variant of Carlyle or a creative spelling of Carly, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Charles. It carries the historical meaning of a free person who was not of noble birth but held legal rights.
Less common today
Carlye isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,456 in 1996.
American actress and dancer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
