Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Charleen since 1911
Babies named Charleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 133 |
| 1920s | 543 |
| 1930s | 935 |
| 1940s | 1,655 |
| 1950s | 1,448 |
| 1960s | 1,031 |
| 1970s | 644 |
| 1980s | 447 |
| 1990s | 269 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Charleen is a feminine variant of Charles that enjoyed modest midcentury popularity. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1911 and reached its peak rank of 549 in 1947, during the decade when it was most common overall. Since 1985, however, its usage has steadily declined, and it has fallen out of the top 1,000 entirely. Charleen never had a strong regional concentration, with no single state registering it as unusually popular. Today it remains a rare choice, offering a vintage feel with familiar nickname options like Charlie or Lena.
Charleen is a modern feminine form of Charles, which derives from the Germanic word *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. The name came to England with the Normans and was rare before the 17th century. Charleen likely emerged in the early 20th century as a variant of Charlene, influenced by similar floral-sounding names like Arleen.
Where Charleen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Charlie, Char, Lena, Leen
Sibling names for Charleen
Names that share Charleen's style, for a brother or sister.
