Holding steady.
Popularity of Charlyne since 1914
Babies named Charlyne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charlyne's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 187 |
| 1930s | 203 |
| 1940s | 250 |
| 1950s | 152 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charlyne first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw its peak usage in 1934, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Charlene and Marlene. The trajectory of the name has been stable in recent years, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The 1930s were when it was most favored, aligning with a broader trend of elaborate feminine names ending in '-ene'. Its top states are not recorded, suggesting widespread but low-frequency use.
Charlyne is a feminine elaboration of Charles, which derives from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. The name emerged in the English-speaking world as a variant of Charlene, popularized in the 20th century. The spelling with 'y' reflects a fashionable mid-century trend for substituting 'y' for 'e' in feminine names.
“Charlyne” around the world
Where Charlyne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Charlie, Lyn, Char
Sibling names for Charlyne
Names that share Charlyne's style, for a brother or sister.
