Charletha Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: shar-LEETH-uh //ʃɑːrˈliːθə//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Derived from Charles; meaning 'free man'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Charletha is believed to be a modern variation derived from the name Charles, which has its roots in the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." The name Karl evolved into the Latin Carolus, which was adopted into Old French as Charles. This form made its way into English during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became widely used among the nobility and commoners alike.
The feminine form, Charlene, also emerged from Charles, and Charletha can be seen as a unique adaptation or derivative of these traditional names. Historically, the name Charles has been borne by numerous significant figures, including Charlemagne (Charles the Great), who was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 CE and played a crucial role in the Carolingian Renaissance.
The name has also been associated with various kings and saints throughout European history, contributing to its enduring legacy. The use of Charles and its variants in literature and religious texts, such as the King James Bible, has further solidified its place in cultural history.
Culturally, names derived from Charles often carry connotations of strength and nobility, reflecting the characteristics associated with its historical bearers. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, leading to a rich tapestry of related names.
Charletha, while less common, fits within this tradition of names that evoke a sense of heritage and connection to the past. The diminutive form Charlie is often used affectionately, highlighting the name's versatility and warmth.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charletha was first seen in the United States in 1949.
Charletha has ranked as high as #1187 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Charletha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Charletha 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 Charletha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Charletha
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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 Charletha.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |