Declining since 2001, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Charisma since 1968
Babies named Charisma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 311 |
| 1980s | 437 |
| 1990s | 755 |
| 2000s | 1,392 |
| 2010s | 646 |
| 2020s | 232 |
Meaning & origin
Charisma is a modern name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in the late 1960s, first recorded in 1968. Its rank in 2025 is 5099, with approximately 1 in 64291 babies given the name that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2000, before beginning a gradual decline that has continued since 2001. Charisma is most frequently chosen in Texas. The name's direct tie to the Greek concept of a divinely bestowed gift gives it a spiritual resonance, while its common-use meaning of personal magnetism lends it a contemporary, aspirational quality. As a relatively modern coinage, it has not accumulated the historical depth of ancient names, but it offers parents a distinctive and meaningful choice.
Charisma derives from the Greek word χάρισμα (charisma), meaning 'favor, gift, grace.' In Christian theology, it came to refer to a divinely bestowed gift or power, such as the ability to heal or prophesy. As a given name, Charisma emerged in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the common noun referring to personal magnetism or charm.
Where Charisma is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Riz, Rizzy, Chari
Variants: Carisma
Sibling names for Charisma
Names that share Charisma's style, for a brother or sister.
