Rising since 1997, #1,413 for girls today.
Popularity of Charm since 1937
Babies named Charm per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 30 | 0 |
| 1960s | 17 | 0 |
| 1970s | 22 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 15 | 0 |
| 2000s | 90 | 0 |
| 2010s | 356 | 12 |
| 2020s | 680 | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Charm is a modern word name, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1937. It has been rising in use since 1997, reaching its peak rank of 1413 in 2025, when about 1 in 10,437 newborn girls received the name. The name is notably more popular in Louisiana, Missouri, and Georgia, suggesting regional pockets of appreciation for its straightforward appeal. As a word name, Charm aligns with the tradition of virtue names like Grace and Hope, though it remains far less common. Its rarity gives it a distinct quality, while its meaning carries positive associations of allure and delight.
Charm enters English from Old French 'charme', ultimately from Latin 'carmen' meaning 'song, incantation, spell'. The meaning shifted from magical spell to personal attractiveness by the 17th century. As a given name, Charm appears in the 20th century as a word name, possibly influenced by virtue naming traditions. It remains rare but attests to the modern practice of adopting abstract nouns as names.
Where Charm is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Charm
Names that share Charm's style, for a brother or sister.
