Charlie
boy name#145 in 2025Charlie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #20 in 1881, ranks #145 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#145
rank today
#20
peak (1881)
2,460
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #23 |
| 1890s | #29 |
| 1900s | #33 |
| 1910s | #61 |
| 1920s | #78 |
| 1930s | #101 |
| 1940s | #128 |
| 1950s | #178 |
| 1960s | #239 |
| 1970s | #298 |
| 1980s | #353 |
| 1990s | #453 |
| 2000s | #360 |
| 2010s | #227 |
| 2020s | #178 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Charlie has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 84,500 people named Charlie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charlie alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
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 #145 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,460 babies given the name.
- When was the name Charlie most popular?
- Charlie peaked in 1881, reaching #20 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Charlie with classmates?
- Charlie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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