Charlene
girl name#1942 in 2025Charlene entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #100 in 1949, ranks #1942 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1888–2025
#1942
rank today
#100
peak (1949)
99
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1276 |
| 1890s | #1220 |
| 1900s | #1167 |
| 1910s | #563 |
| 1920s | #296 |
| 1930s | #157 |
| 1940s | #115 |
| 1950s | #124 |
| 1960s | #154 |
| 1970s | #218 |
| 1980s | #283 |
| 1990s | #643 |
| 2000s | #1284 |
| 2010s | #1618 |
| 2020s | #1824 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Charlene has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 98,500 people named Charlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charlene alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charlene in 2025?
- Charlene ranks #1942 among US girl names in 2025, with 99 babies given the name.
- When was the name Charlene most popular?
- Charlene peaked in 1949, reaching #100 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Charlene with classmates?
- Charlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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