Holding steady.
Popularity of Charman since 1952
Babies named Charman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charman first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1952, during a period when creative, invented names were gaining traction. It reached its peak usage in 1968, yet even at its highest point, the name remained exceedingly rare, given to fewer than 5 per 1 million births that year. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but minimal, never crossing into widespread popularity. The name's formation suggests it may have been fashioned as a feminine form of Charles or Charmaine, aligning with mid-century naming trends that favored soft, melodic endings. Today, Charman stands out as a truly uncommon choice, reflecting a brief moment of 1960s inventiveness without ever becoming a household name. The data shows no concentration in any particular state, indicating its sporadic use across the country.
Charman appears to be a 20th-century American invention, possibly blending the popular 'Char-' prefix (from names like Charlene or Charlotte) with 'man' or derived as a feminine variant of 'Charmaine'. It gained some use in the 1960s but has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Manny
Sibling names for Charman
Names that share Charman's style, for a brother or sister.
