Charmian
girl nameCharmian entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2465 in 1923, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2465
peak (1923)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3128 |
| 1920s | #3333 |
| 1930s | #3761 |
| 1940s | #3918 |
| 1950s | #4283 |
| 1960s | #5272 |
| 1970s | #5082 |
| 1980s | #7495 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Charmian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charmian alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charmian in 2025?
- Charmian is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Charmian most popular?
- Charmian peaked in 1923, reaching #2465 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Charmian with classmates?
- Charmian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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