Charles Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAR-lz / /tʃɑrlz/French; Germanic
Meaning
French: free man; Germanic: strong, manly
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Charles has been borne by numerous kings and emperors throughout history, notably Charlemagne, who was King of the Franks and Lombards and Emperor of the Romans. It has been a popular name in various cultures, particularly in France and England. The name has also been associated with nobility and leadership, contributing to its enduring popularity.
Trend Summary
Charles has consistently remained a classic name in the United States, experiencing fluctuations in popularity but maintaining a strong presence.
Similar Names
Variants
- Charlie
- Chuck
International Variants
- Carlo (Italian)
- Karl (German)
- Carlos (Spanish)
- Charles (English)
Famous people named Charles
Charles Darwin was an English naturalist known for his contributions to the theory of evolution.
Charles Dickens was a renowned English writer famous for his classic novels such as 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Great Expectations'.
Charles de Gaulle was a French military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the history of France.
Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator famous for making the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight.
Fictional characters named Charles
Charles Xavier is a character from the 'X-Men' franchise, known as the founder of the X-Men and a powerful telepath.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charles was first seen in the United States in 1880. Charles has ranked as high as #13 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and California. In the past 5 years the name Charles has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Charles (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 415 | |
CA | 406 | |
NY | 300 | |
FL | 239 | |
NC | 235 | |
IL | 235 | |
OH | 226 | |
MA | 224 | |
GA | 223 | |
PA | 210 | |
VA | 184 | |
TN | 180 | |
MI | 172 | |
MO | 147 | |
WA | 131 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 5,348 |
1881 | 4,636 |
1882 | 5,091 |
1883 | 4,826 |
1884 | 4,802 |
1885 | 4,599 |
1886 | 4,533 |
1887 | 4,031 |
1888 | 4,591 |
1889 | 4,199 |
1890 | 4,061 |
1891 | 3,640 |
1892 | 4,319 |
1893 | 3,723 |
1894 | 3,788 |
1895 | 3,633 |
1896 | 3,639 |
1897 | 3,341 |
1898 | 3,557 |
1899 | 3,147 |
1900 | 4,098 |
1901 | 3,049 |
1902 | 3,361 |
1903 | 3,213 |
1904 | 3,406 |
1905 | 3,608 |
1906 | 3,607 |
1907 | 3,884 |
1908 | 3,929 |
1909 | 4,029 |
1910 | 4,784 |
1911 | 5,725 |
1912 | 11,070 |
1913 | 13,190 |
1914 | 16,937 |
1915 | 21,960 |
1916 | 23,612 |
1917 | 24,143 |
1918 | 26,921 |
1919 | 25,192 |
1920 | 28,309 |
1921 | 29,242 |
1922 | 28,839 |
1923 | 28,966 |
1924 | 30,460 |
1925 | 29,580 |
1926 | 29,521 |
1927 | 31,941 |
1928 | 31,244 |
1929 | 29,929 |
1930 | 31,867 |
1931 | 29,933 |
1932 | 31,093 |
1933 | 28,990 |
1934 | 29,791 |
1935 | 29,982 |
1936 | 29,100 |
1937 | 30,521 |
1938 | 31,152 |
1939 | 30,786 |
1940 | 31,690 |
1941 | 32,739 |
1942 | 35,855 |
1943 | 36,630 |
1944 | 34,663 |
1945 | 32,467 |
1946 | 38,212 |
1947 | 40,779 |
1948 | 38,678 |
1949 | 40,047 |
1950 | 39,097 |
1951 | 39,408 |
1952 | 38,865 |
1953 | 38,420 |
1954 | 37,467 |
1955 | 35,361 |
1956 | 35,239 |
1957 | 34,282 |
1958 | 32,243 |
1959 | 30,796 |
1960 | 29,665 |
1961 | 29,196 |
1962 | 27,588 |
1963 | 26,762 |
1964 | 25,903 |
1965 | 23,500 |
1966 | 22,251 |
1967 | 21,290 |
1968 | 21,569 |
1969 | 21,664 |
1970 | 22,412 |
1971 | 19,851 |
1972 | 16,969 |
1973 | 15,751 |
1974 | 15,151 |
1975 | 14,578 |
1976 | 13,923 |
1977 | 14,743 |
1978 | 14,845 |
1979 | 14,807 |
1980 | 14,958 |
1981 | 14,428 |
1982 | 14,311 |
1983 | 13,213 |
1984 | 12,942 |
1985 | 12,899 |
1986 | 12,625 |
1987 | 12,176 |
1988 | 12,108 |
1989 | 12,245 |
1990 | 11,999 |
1991 | 11,336 |
1992 | 10,470 |
1993 | 9,856 |
1994 | 9,018 |
1995 | 8,478 |
1996 | 8,247 |
1997 | 7,656 |
1998 | 7,848 |
1999 | 7,525 |
2000 | 7,524 |
2001 | 7,283 |
2002 | 7,208 |
2003 | 7,695 |
2004 | 7,652 |
2005 | 7,932 |
2006 | 8,013 |
2007 | 7,452 |
2008 | 7,288 |
2009 | 7,284 |
2010 | 7,105 |
2011 | 6,985 |
2012 | 6,945 |
2013 | 7,025 |
2014 | 7,360 |
2015 | 7,204 |
2016 | 7,125 |
2017 | 7,189 |
2018 | 6,663 |
2019 | 6,403 |
2020 | 6,243 |
2021 | 6,003 |
2022 | 5,934 |
2023 | 5,415 |
2024 | 5,593 |