Charisse Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsha-REES / ʃəˈris

French; Greek

Meaning

French: dear one; Greek: grace

Historical & Cultural Background

Charisse is derived from the French name 'Charis,' which means grace. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. The name is often associated with elegance and charm. It has been used in various cultural contexts, reflecting a blend of French and Greek influences.

Trend Summary

Charisse has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Charis
  • Cherise

International Variants

  • Karissa (English)
  • Charis (Greek)

Famous people named Charisse

Charisse Meriwether is an American actress known for her roles in classic films.

Charisse McGhee is a notable American author recognized for her contributions to children's literature.

Fictional characters named Charisse

Charisse is a character in the novel 'The Last Song' by Nicholas Sparks, known for her supportive role.

Charisse is featured in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' as a student with a curious mind.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Charisse was first seen in the United States in 1946. Charisse has ranked as high as #915 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Charisse has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Charisse (2015)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19465
194710
194819
194914
195017
195115
195223
195355
195482
195576
195690
195794
195897
195986
1960109
1961112
1962118
1963122
1964109
1965120
1966121
1967153
1968146
1969154
1970183
1971209
1972122
1973169
1974129
1975125
197697
1977117
1978132
1979158
1980133
1981117
1982143
1983107
1984118
1985107
1986128
198783
198868
198995
199082
199177
199266
199372
199448
199546
199639
199734
199829
199928
200029
200118
200226
200317
200423
200525
200624
200717
200811
200919
201014
201110
201213
201310
20147
201511
20208
20216