How Many People Are Named Charles?
2,441,151
people in the United States are named Charles
1 in 137 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#10
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
0.7287%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
40,917 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, French
Pronunciation:
CHAHRLZ (English), SHARL (French)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word meaning "man". However, an alternative theory states that it is derived from the common Germanic name element hari meaning "army, warrior".... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 73.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
163,345
Pennsylvania
161,582
Texas
131,681
Ohio
127,679
Illinois
116,993
California
115,249
North Carolina
82,795
Michigan
80,461
Georgia
79,434
Tennessee
75,720
💡 Fun Facts About "Charles"
- 5,601 babies were named Charles in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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