Holding steady.
Popularity of Charnell since 1941
Babies named Charnell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 154 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 203 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charnell is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1941. Its peak usage came in 1992, when it ranked 3,224th in popularity. The name has remained consistently rare, following a stable trajectory in recent decades. It is most likely an elaboration of Charles, fitting a pattern of similar coinages from the mid-20th century.
Charnell is likely a modern feminine elaboration of Charles, which derives from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man'. The name appears to have been coined in the mid-20th century, possibly inspired by names like Chanel or as a variant of Charnelle. It saw modest use in the United States from the 1940s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Charlie, Nell
Sibling names for Charnell
Names that share Charnell's style, for a brother or sister.
