Charley
boy name#1826 in 2025Charley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #58 in 1880, ranks #1826 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1826
rank today
#58
peak (1880)
87
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #70 |
| 1890s | #103 |
| 1900s | #132 |
| 1910s | #221 |
| 1920s | #285 |
| 1930s | #357 |
| 1940s | #462 |
| 1950s | #618 |
| 1960s | #758 |
| 1970s | #983 |
| 1980s | #1241 |
| 1990s | #1964 |
| 2000s | #2032 |
| 2010s | #1758 |
| 2020s | #1813 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Charley has been most popular in TX, CA, MO.
Living bearers
About 6,900 people named Charley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charley alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charley in 2025?
- Charley ranks #1826 among US boy names in 2025, with 87 babies given the name.
- When was the name Charley most popular?
- Charley peaked in 1880, reaching #58 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Charley with classmates?
- Charley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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