Charon
boy nameCharon entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #3445 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#3445
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4293 |
| 1980s | #4988 |
| 1990s | #7221 |
| 2000s | #10407 |
| 2010s | #10868 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Charon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charon alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charon in 2025?
- Charon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Charon most popular?
- Charon peaked in 1973, reaching #3445 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Charon with classmates?
- Charon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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