Holding steady.
Popularity of Charle since 1883
Babies named Charle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charle's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 54 |
| 1920s | 0 | 91 |
| 1930s | 0 | 96 |
| 1940s | 11 | 100 |
| 1950s | 5 | 164 |
| 1960s | 7 | 186 |
| 1970s | 16 | 133 |
| 1980s | 16 | 63 |
| 1990s | 34 | 27 |
| 2000s | 32 | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charle is an uncommon name with a long but quiet history in the United States. First recorded in 1883, it saw its peak usage that same year, making it a name with over a century of use but never widespread popularity. The name has remained stable in its rarity, as reflected by its trajectory. While no recent data ranks it, its continued use in the modern era suggests an enduring appeal for those seeking a distinctive name. Given its likely connection to Charles, Charle carries the weight of a classic root while standing apart as a unique variant.
Charle is a rare given name, likely a diminutive or variant of Charles, which derives from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. It may also be an Anglicized spelling of the French Charlé or a feminine variant Charla. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the late 19th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Charle
Names that share Charle's style, for a brother or sister.
