Charleston Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHARL-ston / /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/English; French
Meaning
free man (English); from Charles' town (French)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Charleston has English roots, derived from the name Charles, which means 'free man.' It also has French origins, referring to a town named after Charles. The name has been used in various contexts, including as a place name in the United States.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Charley
- Charla
International Variants
- Carlo (Italian)
- Carl (German)
Famous people named Charleston
Charleston Heston — actor.
Charleston Hughes — football player.
Fictional characters named Charleston
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charleston was first seen in the United States in 1997. Charleston has ranked as high as #1139 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Charleston has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Charleston (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 9 | |
| SC | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 255 |
| 2016 | 156 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2018 | 94 |
| 2019 | 88 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 46 |