Charlie
girl name#133 in 2025Charlie entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #122 in 2020, ranks #133 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#133
rank today
#122
peak (2020)
2,160
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #752 |
| 1890s | #728 |
| 1900s | #599 |
| 1910s | #558 |
| 1920s | #522 |
| 1930s | #540 |
| 1940s | #714 |
| 1950s | #1155 |
| 1960s | #2061 |
| 1970s | #2862 |
| 1980s | #1599 |
| 1990s | #1380 |
| 2000s | #1012 |
| 2010s | #244 |
| 2020s | #128 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Charlie has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 35,000 people named Charlie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charlie is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charlie in 2025?
- Charlie ranks #133 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,160 babies given the name.
- When was the name Charlie most popular?
- Charlie peaked in 2020, reaching #122 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Charlie with classmates?
- Charlie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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