Charle Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHARL /ʃɑrl/
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: free man; English: manly
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Charle has its roots in the Germanic name Karl, which is derived from the Old High German "karal" meaning "man" or "free man." The name transitioned into Latin as "Carolus," which was used in various forms across different languages, including the Old French "Charles." This evolution reflects the linguistic shifts that occurred as the Germanic tribes interacted with the Roman Empire and later with the Romance languages that emerged in medieval Europe. The name Charle likely entered the English language through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted in various forms, including Charles and Charle.
Historically, the name Charle is associated with several significant figures, most notably Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, who reigned as King of the Franks from 768 to 814 and was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800. His reign marked the Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of art, culture, and learning based on classical models.
The name Charles became prominent in the context of European royalty, with numerous kings and emperors bearing the name throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era, further solidifying its historical significance. Culturally, the name Charle has been linked to notions of strength and leadership, often embodying the ideals of nobility and valor.
In various traditions, the name has been celebrated in literature and folklore, reinforcing its enduring legacy. The diminutive form "Charlie" has also emerged, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage, although it is not the primary focus of the name's historical significance.
Overall, Charle represents a lineage of cultural and historical importance that has persisted through the centuries.
Fictional characters named Charle
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Charle is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Fairy Tail. They are a Exceed who serves as a companion to the character Wendy Marvell and provides support during battles.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charle was first seen in the United States in 1883.
Charle has ranked as high as #3628 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Charle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Charle 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 Charle 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 Charle.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1989 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1986 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1977 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 1976 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1975 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1974 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1973 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1972 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1971 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1970 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1969 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1968 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1967 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1966 | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| 1965 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1964 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1963 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1962 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1961 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1960 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1959 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1958 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1957 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1956 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1955 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1954 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1953 | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| 1952 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1951 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1950 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1949 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 1948 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1947 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1946 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1945 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1944 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1943 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1942 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1941 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1940 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1937 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1936 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1934 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1933 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1932 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1931 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1930 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1929 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1928 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1927 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1925 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1924 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1922 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1921 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1920 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1918 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1917 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1915 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1914 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1907 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1883 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Charle (1989)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |