Holding steady.
Popularity of Charmain since 1928
Babies named Charmain per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 161 |
| 1960s | 209 |
| 1970s | 335 |
| 1980s | 171 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charmain is a 20th-century invention, first recorded in 1928, that reached its peak popularity in 1976, when it ranked 2625. The name has remained consistently rare, never entering the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable but low, reflecting its status as an uncommon variant of Charmaine. Though unrecorded in top states, the name has a soft, melodic sound familiar from similar names like Lorraine and Corinne. Charmain represents a small but persistent thread in American naming, favored by families who appreciate its delicate, feminine quality without widespread popularity.
Charmain is a relatively modern coinage, emerging in the 20th century as a variant of Charmaine. Charmaine itself appears to be a feminine elaboration of the English word 'charm,' possibly influenced by names like Lorraine. It rose to modest use in the mid-20th century but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Charm, Maine
Sibling names for Charmain
Names that share Charmain's style, for a brother or sister.
