Charleston Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHARL-stən / ˈtʃɑːrlstənEnglish; French
Meaning
English: town of Charles; French: free man
Historical & Cultural Background
Charleston is derived from the name Charles, which has roots in Old Germanic meaning 'free man.' The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States, partly due to the city of Charleston, South Carolina, founded in 1670. The city was named in honor of King Charles II of England. Charleston has historical significance as a cultural and economic center in the American South.
Trend Summary
Charleston has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Charley
- Charlie
International Variants
- Carlo (Italian)
- Carlos (Spanish)
- Charles (French)
Famous people named Charleston
Charleston Heston was an American actor and political activist known for his roles in classic films such as 'Ben-Hur' and 'The Ten Commandments.'.
Charleston Hughes is a Canadian football player recognized for his achievements in the Canadian Football League.
Fictional characters named Charleston
Charleston is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.
Charleston is a character in the video game 'Fallout 76,' representing a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Charleston was first seen in the United States in 1914. Charleston has ranked as high as #1306 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Charleston has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Charleston (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 46 |