Holding steady.
Popularity of Charmion since 1895
Babies named Charmion per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charmion's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charmion is a name of Greek origin that has seen sporadic use in the United States since the late 19th century. Its first recorded use in Social Security data is 1895, and it peaked in that same year, never achieving widespread popularity. The name has remained stable but extremely rare, with no significant resurgence. Although it appears in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra as a female attendant, its use as a given name likely draws from classical and literary tradition rather than sustained popularity. In the most recent year (2025), its rank falls outside the top 1000, and the one-in-N ratio is not available due to low occurrence. Charmion's highest rank was in 1895, where it first appeared, but it has never been common enough to register in top state lists. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating it remains a choice for parents seeking a distinctive, historically rooted name.
Charmion is derived from the Greek word 'charma' (joy) combined with a diminutive suffix. It appears in classical literature as the name of a female attendant in Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra', though the name may have ancient roots. In modern usage, it is a rare given name, occasionally revived in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Mia
Sibling names for Charmion
Names that share Charmion's style, for a brother or sister.
