Charles
boy name#48 in 2025Charles entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #4 in 1880, ranks #48 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#48
rank today
#4
peak (1880)
5,898
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #5 |
| 1890s | #5 |
| 1900s | #6 |
| 1910s | #7 |
| 1920s | #5 |
| 1930s | #6 |
| 1940s | #8 |
| 1950s | #10 |
| 1960s | #17 |
| 1970s | #24 |
| 1980s | #33 |
| 1990s | #44 |
| 2000s | #58 |
| 2010s | #55 |
| 2020s | #50 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Charles has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,242,000 people named Charles are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charles alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charles in 2025?
- Charles ranks #48 among US boy names in 2025, with 5,898 babies given the name.
- When was the name Charles most popular?
- Charles peaked in 1880, reaching #4 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Charles with classmates?
- Charles will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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