Charlise Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAR-lees /ˈʃɑːr.liːz/
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: free man; French: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Charlise is believed to be a modern blend of the name Charles and the suffix -ise, which is often used in feminine names. The name Charles has its roots in the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." This name was introduced to England by the Normans in the form of Charles, derived from the Latin Carolus, which itself comes from the Old High German Karl.
The evolution of the name reflects a journey through various languages, including Latin and Old French, before settling into its current form in English. Historically, the name Charles has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Charlemagne (Charles the Great), who was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD, and various kings of France and England throughout the medieval period.
The name has also appeared in significant literary works, such as the King James Bible, where it is associated with nobility and leadership. The feminine form, Charlise, likely emerged in the 20th century as part of a broader trend of creating unique and modern names by combining traditional roots with contemporary suffixes.
Culturally, names derived from Charles often carry connotations of strength and freedom, reflecting the original meaning of the name. The addition of the -ise suffix gives Charlise a distinctly feminine quality while maintaining a connection to its masculine origins.
This blend of tradition and modernity may contribute to the name's appeal, as it resonates with themes of empowerment and individuality. While Charlise itself may not have a long historical lineage, its components are deeply rooted in European history, symbolizing a continuity of cultural significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charlise was first seen in the United States in 1960.
Charlise has ranked as high as #4803 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Charlise has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Charlise 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 Charlise 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 Charlise.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 |
| 2020 | 11 | 11 |
| 2019 | 14 | 14 |
| 2018 | 22 | 22 |
| 2017 | 29 | 29 |
| 2016 | 25 | 25 |
| 2015 | 17 | 17 |
| 2014 | 21 | 21 |
| 2013 | 22 | 22 |
| 2012 | 43 | 43 |
| 2011 | 32 | 32 |
| 2010 | 34 | 34 |
| 2009 | 26 | 26 |
| 2008 | 29 | 29 |
| 2007 | 47 | 47 |
| 2006 | 48 | 48 |
| 2005 | 52 | 52 |
| 2004 | 56 | 56 |
| 2003 | 28 | 28 |
| 2002 | 22 | 22 |
| 2001 | 17 | 17 |
| 2000 | 16 | 16 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 12 | 12 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 |
| 1990 | 11 | 11 |
| 1989 | 10 | 10 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 | 14 |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 | 8 |
| 1984 | 11 | 11 |
| 1982 | 13 | 13 |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 11 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Charlise (2012)
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 | 8 | |
| OH | 5 |