Holding steady.
Popularity of Charo since 1966
Babies named Charo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 202 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charo is a Spanish diminutive of Rosario, a devotional name referring to the Virgin of the Rosary. The name first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1966, gaining modest popularity in the 1970s, with its peak year in 1976. Though it has never ranked in the top 1000 nationally, Charo has maintained a low but steady presence, reflecting its stable trajectory. The name's one-in-N rate is not available due to its rarity. Charo is most familiar through the entertainer Charo (born María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina), who brought visibility to the name in American pop culture. Its concise, melodic sound fits within Spanish naming traditions while remaining distinctive in English-speaking contexts.
Charo is a Spanish diminutive of Rosario, which derives from Latin rosarium 'rose garden.' Rosario is a name of devotional origin, referring to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary. The name has been used in Spain and Latin America since at least the 19th century, often as a feminine given name. Charo emerged as a nickname and later an independent name, popularized in the English-speaking world partly by the Spanish-born actress and flamenco guitarist Charo (born 1941).
Sibling names for Charo
Names that share Charo's style, for a brother or sister.
