Char
girl nameChar entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #2307 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#2307
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3981 |
| 1950s | #3800 |
| 1960s | #4146 |
| 1970s | #4682 |
| 1980s | #8442 |
| 1990s | #11196 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Char are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Char alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Char in 2025?
- Char is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Char most popular?
- Char peaked in 1960, reaching #2307 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Char with classmates?
- Char will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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