Holding steady.
Popularity of Charma since 1927
Babies named Charma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charma is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1927. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, with fewer than five births in most years. Its peak came in 1973, when it saw brief minor use. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, essentially flat since the 1970s. Given its obscurity, Charma has no recorded top states or notable bearers. It may have been a creative spelling of Charmaine or simply derived from the word 'charm.' For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a gentle, melodic sound, Charma offers an uncommon choice.
Charma first appeared in U.S. records in 1927, but never gained widespread use. It may be a creation based on the word charm or a variant spelling of Charmaine, itself a feminine form of Charles meaning 'free man'. The name peaked in 1973 but has remained extremely rare, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Charm
Sibling names for Charma
Names that share Charma's style, for a brother or sister.
