Holding steady.
Popularity of Charice since 1958
Babies named Charice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charice's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 238 |
| 1980s | 213 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charice is a rare and modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958. It saw its peak popularity in 1976, likely influenced by the trend of respelled feminine names ending in '-ice'. Despite this peak, the name has never ranked in the top 1000, and its usage has remained low and stable over the decades. The name's trajectory shows a consistent but modest birth count, with no significant resurgence in recent years. While Charice has no strong ties to any single state, its usage is spread thinly across the country. The name Charice may appeal to parents looking for a unique, melodic name with a graceful meaning rooted in Greek origins, though its modern coinage means it lacks deep historical tradition.
Charice is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. It is a phonetic respelling of Cherice, which itself is an elaboration of the Greek name Charis, meaning 'grace' or 'kindness'. The name was popularized in the 1970s, possibly influenced by the rise of names ending in '-ice' and the popularity of singer Charice Pempengco in the 2000s, though its usage predates her fame.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chari, Cherry, Cici, Risa
Sibling names for Charice
Names that share Charice's style, for a brother or sister.
