Holding steady.
Popularity of Charleene since 1918
Babies named Charleene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charleene's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charleene is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1918, reflecting the early 20th-century trend of creating elaborate feminine forms of classic names. Its peak year was 1936, when it reached a rank of 1,721 on the Social Security Administration's name list. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but very low usage, never regaining its mid-century popularity. Charleene shares its root with the widely used Charles, but its rarer -ene suffix sets it apart. Though not tied to any specific state or region with high frequency, the name has a vintage, gentle quality that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon variation of a classic.
Charleene is a feminine elaboration of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man'. The name Charles was popularized by Charlemagne and later by numerous European royals. The variant Charleene emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend of creating feminine forms with the -ene suffix, alongside names like Darlene and Marlene.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Charleene
Names that share Charleene's style, for a brother or sister.
