Charles Boy

Popularity: #50 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

Sibling Suggestions

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 415
8%
CA 406
8%
NY 300
6%
FL 239
5%
NC 235
4%
IL 235
4%
OH 226
4%
MA 224
4%
GA 223
4%
PA 210
4%
VA 184
3%
TN 180
3%
MI 172
3%
MO 147
3%
WA 131
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805,348
18814,636
18825,091
18834,826
18844,802
18854,599
18864,533
18874,031
18884,591
18894,199
18904,061
18913,640
18924,319
18933,723
18943,788
18953,633
18963,639
18973,341
18983,557
18993,147
19004,098
19013,049
19023,361
19033,213
19043,406
19053,608
19063,607
19073,884
19083,929
19094,029
19104,784
19115,725
191211,070
191313,190
191416,937
191521,960
191623,612
191724,143
191826,921
191925,192
192028,309
192129,242
192228,839
192328,966
192430,460
192529,580
192629,521
192731,941
192831,244
192929,929
193031,867
193129,933
193231,093
193328,990
193429,791
193529,982
193629,100
193730,521
193831,152
193930,786
194031,690
194132,739
194235,855
194336,630
194434,663
194532,467
194638,212
194740,779
194838,678
194940,047
195039,097
195139,408
195238,865
195338,420
195437,467
195535,361
195635,239
195734,282
195832,243
195930,796
196029,665
196129,196
196227,588
196326,762
196425,903
196523,500
196622,251
196721,290
196821,569
196921,664
197022,412
197119,851
197216,969
197315,751
197415,151
197514,578
197613,923
197714,743
197814,845
197914,807
198014,958
198114,428
198214,311
198313,213
198412,942
198512,899
198612,625
198712,176
198812,108
198912,245
199011,999
199111,336
199210,470
19939,856
19949,018
19958,478
19968,247
19977,656
19987,848
19997,525
20007,524
20017,283
20027,208
20037,695
20047,652
20057,932
20068,013
20077,452
20087,288
20097,284
20107,105
20116,985
20126,945
20137,025
20147,360
20157,204
20167,125
20177,189
20186,663
20196,403
20206,243
20216,003
20225,934
20235,415
20245,593