Charnelle
girl nameCharnelle entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #1958 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#1958
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5147 |
| 1970s | #6785 |
| 1980s | #8414 |
| 1990s | #6698 |
| 2000s | #14505 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Charnelle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charnelle alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charnelle in 2025?
- Charnelle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Charnelle most popular?
- Charnelle peaked in 1991, reaching #1958 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Charnelle with classmates?
- Charnelle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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