Charlemagne Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAR-luh-main / /ˈʃɑːrləˌmeɪn/Germanic; Latin
Meaning
Germanic: 'Charles' + 'man'; Latin: 'Charles the Great'
Historical & Cultural Background
Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, was a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814. He is credited with uniting the majority of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages and laying the foundations for modern France and Germany. His reign marked the Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of art, culture, and learning based on classical models. Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III in 800, symbolizing the fusion of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements.
Trend Summary
The name Charlemagne is rarely used in modern times and has not been popular in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carloman
- Charles
International Variants
- Carlo Magno (Italian)
- Karl der Große (German)
- Carlos Magno (Spanish)
Famous people named Charlemagne
Charlemagne: He was a king of the Franks and Lombards and the first Holy Roman Emperor.
Charlemagne: He is often referred to as the 'Father of Europe' for his role in unifying the continent.
Fictional characters named Charlemagne
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charlemagne was first seen in the United States in 1974. Charlemagne has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Charlemagne has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Charlemagne
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 |