Charmaine Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: shar-MAIN /ʃɑːrˈmeɪn/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: 'charming'; Latin: 'free man'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Charmaine is believed to have originated from the French name "Charmaine," which is derived from the Latin word "carmen," meaning "song" or "poem." The name may also be linked to the Old French word "charmer," which translates to "to delight" or "to charm." This etymological development suggests a connection to beauty and artistry, reflecting the name's melodic quality. The transition into English occurred in the 20th century, where it was adopted as a feminine given name, likely influenced by its appealing sound and romantic connotations.

Historically, the name Charmaine does not have significant references in ancient texts or notable historical figures, unlike many other names with biblical or royal connections. However, it gained some recognition in the 20th century through popular culture, particularly in literature and film, which helped to solidify its place in the English-speaking world.

The name's rise in usage can be attributed to its association with charm and grace, qualities that have been celebrated in various artistic expressions throughout history. Culturally, Charmaine embodies notions of elegance and allure, which have contributed to its appeal.

The name may evoke images of a charming personality or a captivating presence, aligning with its etymological roots. While diminutive forms such as "Char" or "Mina" may exist, they are less commonly noted in historical contexts.

Overall, Charmaine's linguistic origins and cultural associations reflect a rich tapestry of meaning that resonates with themes of beauty and creativity.

Famous people named Charmaine

In this section, you will find notable people named Charmaine. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Charmaine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Charmaine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Charmaine Sheh is an actress best known for The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, and The Drive of Life.

Charmaine Bingwa is an actress best known for The Good Fight, The Endgame, and The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Charmaine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CharlotteCarmenChloeCassandraCeliaCynthia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Charmaine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CarmineCarmelaCharityCharleneCassandraCeliaCarmenCherise

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Charmaine was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Charmaine has ranked as high as #602 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, and Louisiana.

In the past 5 years the name Charmaine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Charmaine 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 Charmaine 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 Charmaine.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2024 17 0 17
2023 9 0 9
2022 10 0 10
2021 13 0 13
2020 13 0 13
2019 17 0 17
2018 14 0 14
2017 13 0 13
2016 15 0 15
2015 18 0 18
2014 19 0 19
2013 17 0 17
2012 20 0 20
2011 22 0 22
2010 24 0 24
2009 28 0 28
2008 29 0 29
2007 30 0 30
2006 26 0 26
2005 27 0 27
2004 37 0 37
2003 34 0 34
2002 49 0 49
2001 48 0 48
2000 68 0 68
1999 77 0 77
1998 83 0 83
1997 94 0 94
1996 96 0 96
1995 121 0 121
1994 161 0 161
1993 188 0 188
1992 265 0 265
1991 256 0 256
1990 246 6 240
1989 227 0 227
1988 215 0 215
1987 184 0 184
1986 188 0 188
1985 182 0 182
1984 184 0 184
1983 235 0 235
1982 201 0 201
1981 205 0 205
1980 245 0 245
1979 249 0 249
1978 230 0 230
1977 298 0 298
1976 331 6 325
1975 276 8 268
1974 269 0 269
1973 306 0 306
1972 291 0 291
1971 239 0 239
1970 255 0 255
1969 222 0 222
1968 183 0 183
1967 220 0 220
1966 236 0 236
1965 244 0 244
1964 261 0 261
1963 275 0 275
1962 291 0 291
1961 299 0 299
1960 261 0 261
1959 317 0 317
1958 293 0 293
1957 340 0 340
1956 333 0 333
1955 343 0 343
1954 351 0 351
1953 430 0 430
1952 619 0 619
1951 192 0 192
1950 152 0 152
1949 132 0 132
1948 128 0 128
1947 130 0 130
1946 104 0 104
1945 102 0 102
1944 106 0 106
1943 107 0 107
1942 101 0 101
1941 89 0 89
1940 97 0 97
1939 84 0 84
1938 80 0 80
1937 84 0 84
1936 90 0 90
1935 85 0 85
1934 94 0 94
1933 82 0 82
1932 106 0 106
1931 93 0 93
1930 124 0 124
1929 113 0 113
1928 265 0 265
1927 74 0 74
1926 8 0 8
1925 10 0 10
1919 5 0 5
1918 7 0 7
1915 9 0 9
1914 5 0 5
1913 5 0 5

Top States for Charmaine (2016)

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
100%