Charley is a name of English origin, derived from the Old French word 'charle', meaning 'free man'. It was initially used as a nickname for someone considered bold or strong-willed. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and has since been used both as a given name and a surname.
The name Charlei has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a noticeable peak occurring between 2015 and 2018 when it consistently ranked among the top 20 names each year. However, there's no clear upward or downward trend overall; instead, the number of births varies from year to year. The name reached its highest point in popularity in 2018 with 18 births, but has since declined slightly.