Charlies
boy nameCharlies entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2288 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2288
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3391 |
| 1920s | #3755 |
| 1930s | #3436 |
| 1940s | #3355 |
| 1950s | #3438 |
| 1960s | #3635 |
| 1970s | #4570 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Charlies are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Charlies alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charlies in 2025?
- Charlies is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Charlies most popular?
- Charlies peaked in 1939, reaching #2288 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Charlies with classmates?
- Charlies will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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