Charise Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sha-REESE //ʃəˈriːs//

Origin: French; English

Meaning: French: dear one; English: grace

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Charise is believed to have originated from the Greek word "charis," which means "grace" or "favor." This term was adopted into Latin as "caritas," which also conveys the notion of love and benevolence. The transition from Greek to Latin and subsequently into Old French and Middle English reflects the broader linguistic evolution of names during the medieval period.

The name Charise likely emerged as a derivative form, influenced by the French name "Charisse," which also carries connotations of gracefulness and charm. Historically, the concept of grace has been significant in various cultural and religious contexts.

In Christianity, grace is a fundamental theological concept, often associated with divine favor and the unmerited love of God towards humanity. This association may have contributed to the name's appeal in Christian communities, particularly during the medieval era when names reflecting virtuous qualities were favored.

The name Charise, while not directly cited in major historical texts, aligns with the tradition of names that embody positive attributes, similar to names like Grace or Charity, which have been used since the early Christian period. Culturally, names derived from the notion of grace have resonated through literature and art, symbolizing elegance and beauty.

The name Charise, while less common, fits within this tradition and evokes a sense of refinement. Diminutive forms such as "Char" or "Risa" may also be used, reflecting a softer, affectionate variant that has emerged in various cultures.

Overall, Charise encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and embodies the enduring human appreciation for grace and favor.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Charise was first seen in the United States in 1949.

Charise has ranked as high as #2102 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Charise has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Charise is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Charise was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Charise.

Year Total Births Girl
2014 9 9
2012 6 6
2009 6 6
2007 6 6
2006 8 8
2005 5 5
2004 5 5
2003 9 9
2002 9 9
2001 10 10
2000 12 12
1999 14 14
1998 14 14
1997 8 8
1996 21 21
1995 17 17
1994 28 28
1993 30 30
1992 34 34
1991 41 41
1990 37 37
1989 44 44
1988 48 48
1987 48 48
1986 55 55
1985 60 60
1984 67 67
1983 70 70
1982 59 59
1981 78 78
1980 59 59
1979 74 74
1978 51 51
1977 59 59
1976 61 61
1975 60 60
1974 50 50
1973 69 69
1972 73 73
1971 85 85
1970 82 82
1969 64 64
1968 48 48
1967 51 51
1966 51 51
1965 41 41
1964 52 52
1963 29 29
1962 35 35
1961 28 28
1960 30 30
1959 23 23
1958 26 26
1957 15 15
1956 21 21
1955 15 15
1954 5 5
1953 11 11
1952 9 9
1951 5 5
1950 5 5
1949 9 9

Top States for Charise (1998)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 5
100%